Holtec—the firm decommissioning the 2,000 MW Indian Point nuclear plant on New York’s Hudson River—says it could restart the site for about $10B if it gets state and federal support. (Politico)
Why it matters: Since the shutdown began in 2021, gas plants have filled the gap, driving up emissions and adding an estimated $300M to customer bills in 2022 alone. With offshore wind stalled and demand surging, nuclear is back in the conversation.