A 10027

This bill establishes the New York Advanced Nuclear Energy Office within the New York State Power Authority to promote and facilitate the development of advanced nuclear energy projects in the state, including next-generation nuclear reactors such as small modular reactors and microreactors. The office will be led by a governor-appointed director who will coordinate nuclear permitting, conduct public outreach, and promote nuclear energy development to create jobs and diversify the state's energy portfolio. Additionally, the bill creates the New York Advanced Nuclear Development Fund to provide grants supporting advanced nuclear projects, with funding authorized to be drawn from the Environmental Bond Act of 2022's green buildings allocation, signaling the state's recognition of nuclear energy as a clean energy solution.