Sentences with phrase «upstate nuclear plants open»

Cuomo's Public Service Commission last summer passed a clean energy standard that, among other things, calls for a charge on customer bills that would help pay for the plan to keep three upstate nuclear plants open.

Cuomo has earmarked billions in state dollars to keep upstate nuclear plants open, saying workers needed the jobs while the state transitions to renewable fuels.

Not exact matches

Heastie pointed to the Republican support for a subsidy aimed at bolstering upstate nuclear power plants, which is expected to add roughly $ 2 to the average utility bill as a sign some GOP lawmakers are open to tacking on more fees or taxes to help pay for a broader public benefit, such as preserving jobs.

«Amazingly, though, the governor is simultaneously pursuing a plan to waste billions of dollars on a corporate bailout to keep aging, unprofitable nuclear plants open upstate.»

Questions continue in Albany over a proposed subsidy that would keep upstate nuclear power plants open — including the James FitzPatrick Plant in Oswego.

State lawmakers seeking to put the brakes on a plan by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to hike electric bills to keep open upstate nuclear power plants have introduced legislation calling for a moratorium on the plan as the Assembly considers a one - house budget bill that would do the same.

«Amazingly though, the governor is simultaneously pursuing a plan to waste billions in a corporate bailout to keep aging, unsafe, and unprofitable nuclear plants open upstate.»

Others chided Cuomo for shuttering the plant while arranging for an estimated $ 7.6 billion in subsidies to keep four nuclear plants upstate open.

The plan isn't without controversy, however, since it includes subsidies to ensure the state's existing upstate nuclear plants remain open.

But Governor Andrew Cuomo's administration says there was concern that some upstate nuclear plants were struggling to stay open.