New York carbon goals give nuclear a boost
Indian Point nuclear power plant, New York. The state will use nuclear to meet its emissions goals. (PA)
The nuclear industry in the United States is set for a muted renaissance after New York state officials approved a clean energy programme that will see three of the state’s four nuclear plants paid $950 million in subsidies to stay online and help meet carbon goals.
The subsidies form part of the Clean Energy Standard (CES), approved by the New York Public Service Commission on Monday.