N.Y. Governor Envisions 8-GW Nuclear Fleet
Proposal Comes as Renewable Energy Development Lags
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers her State of the State Address Jan. 13 in Albany, N.Y. | N.Y. Governor's Office
Jan 13, 2026
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for a “Nuclear Reliability Backbone” of more than 8 GW as part of an all-of-the-above energy solution, which was among the more than 200 initiatives she floated as part of her State of the State Address.



