Nuclear operator in New York to seek approval for new nuke plant in state

[Marlin]

https://www.silive.com/nation/2026/05/nuclear-operator-in-new-york-to-seek-approval-for-new-nuke-plant-in-state.html

[News Wire]

Constellation Energy Corp. received nearly $30 million in state and federal grants to fund an early site permit application for its Nine Mile Point facility. The funding, provided by the Department of Energy and NYSERDA, supports the potential development of advanced reactors or small modular reactors at the Oswego County site.

An early site permit allows operators to resolve environmental, seismic, and emergency planning requirements before selecting a specific reactor design. This process streamlines future construction applications and aligns with New York's goal to increase nuclear capacity to meet projected electricity demand. The initiative reflects broader industry efforts to reduce regulatory timelines for new nuclear deployments.

State and federal officials have committed nearly $30 million to fund the application process.

Steam rises from the cooling tower at the Nine Mile Point Unit 2 nuclear plant in the Oswego County town of Scriba. (Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com)Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com

The owner of the three nuclear reactors at Nine Mile Point in Oswego County will use nearly $30 million in government grants to apply for an early site permit that could lead to development of one or more new nuclear plants at the site.

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