New York opens RFQ, RFA windows for nuclear development and workforce

[Marlin]

New York opens RFQ, RFA windows for nuclear development and workforce

https://www.ans.org/news/2026-06-04/article-8094/new-york-opens-rfq-rfa-windows-for-nuclear-development-and-workforce/

[News Wire]

The New York Power Authority is seeking developers for large-scale or small modular reactors capable of starting construction by 2033 to add 1 gigawatt of capacity. The agency also released a request for applications to distribute $40 million over four years for nuclear workforce training and development. These initiatives aim to support the state goal of adding 5 gigawatts of nuclear power to the electrical grid.

The New York Power Authority is seeking nuclear reactor developers that can commence construction on large-scale reactors and/or small modular reactors before 2033 that can ultimately add at least 1 GW of new capacity to New York's electrical grid.

The state agency's request for qualifications on May 29 aims to prequalify a short list of developers that can deliver what state officials covet: new nuclear facilities in upstate New York delivered on a reasonable timeline.

The details: According to the RFQ, applicants must pursue one of two technology pathways or a combination of both: deploying large-scale reactors, "such as the AP1000" light water reactor, and/or SMRs, "such as the BWRX-300." Applicants must demonstrate the pathway's technology readiness, siting and permitting strategy, schedule and cost assumptions, ownership structure, and partnership models.

Read the full article at ans.org:
https://www.ans.org/news/2026-06-04/article-8094/new-york-opens-rfq-rfa-windows-for-nuclear-development-and-workforce/