New York, NY – A recent nuclear energy roundtable took place in New York City as Governor Kathy Hochul plans for energy of the future in New York State.
“As New York State electrifies its economy and continues to attract large manufacturers that create good-paying jobs, we must embrace an energy policy of abundance that centers on energy independence and supply chain security to ensure New York controls its energy future,” Governor Hochul said. “That begins with nuclear power for the benefit of all New Yorkers.”
Hosted by the New York Power Authority, the conference brought together leaders from across New York, the U.S. and Canada for a discussion on the future of nuclear energy opportunities in NYS.
New York State Building and Construction Trades President Gary LaBarbera said, “Nuclear development has the potential to create thousands of family-sustaining, union careers that will pump economic stimulus into local communities and give more hardworking New Yorkers the opportunity to ascend to the middle class. The expansion of nuclear energy is the missing piece in New York’s pursuit of our goals to limit harmful pollutants, cut energy costs, build the clean energy workforce, and ultimately establish a green economy.”
At this roundtable held in New York City, Governor Hochul called for leaders to work together on nation-leading initiatives to bring good-paying jobs to New York. The roundtable was hosted by the New York Power Authority and included contributions from the New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the Department of Labor (DOL), the Building and Construction Trades Council, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA). ), and others.
New York State Laborers Organizing Fund Director of Policy and Public Affairs Vincent Albanese said, “As New York charts its path toward a clean energy future, we cannot afford to overlook the engine of that transition—our union workforce. Nuclear energy is an economic lifeline, and this roundtable—and the investments in advanced nuclear it inspires—represents a moment to invest in both our electric grid, our workforce and the middle class.”
Participants discussed their roles in nuclear workforce development and explored collaborative initiatives in education, training and other critical needs to up-skill and grow the nuclear workforce in New York State.
