Sentences with phrase «upstate nuclear power plants»

A major component of the plan, however, has been controversial - the continued operation of three upstate nuclear power plants which are nearly 50 years old.

A major component of the plan, however, has been controversial — the continued operation of three upstate nuclear power plants which are nearly 50 years old.

Representatives of the state PSC were in court defending their decision last August to award a multibillion dollar, 12 - year subsidy to a group of upstate nuclear power plants along Lake Ontario.

The state Assembly held a hearing Monday on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to spend $ 8 billion in subsidies to keep three upstate nuclear power plants operating for the next 12 years.

Assembly Democrats grilled Gov. Andrew Cuomo's energy officials for more than four hours yesterday on a taxpayer subsidized plan executed by the PSC and a major energy company — Entergy — that will keep three upstate nuclear power plants alive for the next twelve years.

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.

Cuomo's massive ratepayer subsidy of aging upstate nuclear power plants would be significantly modified under a bill just introduced by Senate Republican Leader John Flanagan.

The battle is heating up over a statewide electric rate increase to subsidize upstate nuclear power plants that pits Governor Andrew Cuomo against a coalition of «good - government groups.»

Representatives of the state Public Service Commission were in court Monday defending their decision last August to award a multibillion dollar, 12 - year subsidy to a group of upstate nuclear power plants along Lake Ontario.

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

Workers from two struggling upstate nuclear power plants packed a state hearing on the future of nuclear power in New York yesterday, sporting t - shirts urging state officials to save their jobs.

She disagrees, however, with an $ 8 billion plan to finance upstate nuclear power plants while Cuomo is also pushing to close the downstate Indian Point nuclear power plant.

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.

Lawmakers at an Assembly hearing on Monday debated the proposed subsidy for upstate nuclear power plant facilities that's opposed by some environmental groups.

Miller said the other upstate nuclear power plants, Nine Mile Point facility in Oswego County and Ginna in nearby Rochester, performed similarly.

The hike is to bail out three upstate nuclear power plants in central and western New York.

As the state plans to implement the governor's goal for double the amount of renewable energy on the market, a new study says losing upstate nuclear power plants would be a major set back for the initiative.

When New York state approved a multi-billion dollar bailout for upstate nuclear power plants last year, it breathed life back into an Onondaga Community College program that trains nuclear power plant technicians.

The New York State Assembly held a hearing Monday on Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to spend $ 8 billion in subsidies to keep three upstate nuclear power plants operating for the next twelve years.

Assembly Democrats grilled Governor Andrew Cuomo's energy officials for more than four hours on a plan executed by the Public Service Commission and a major energy company that will keep three upstate nuclear power plants alive for the next twelve years.

Syracuse CIty Councilor at - large Jean Kessner asks Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers to halt a multi-billion-dollar state bailout of upstate nuclear power plants.

Governor Andrew Cuomo's massive ratepayer subsidy of aging upstate nuclear power plants would be significantly modified under a bill just introduced by Senate Republican Leader John Flanagan.

This will allow financially - struggling upstate nuclear power plants to remain in operation during New York's transition to 50 percent renewables by 2030.

The former EPA administrator also commented on Governor Cuomo's energy plan, to get 50 percent of energy from renewable sources by 2030 as a «step in the right direction,» but she disagrees with an $ 8 billion plan to finance upstate nuclear power plants, while Cuomo is at the same time pushing to close the downstate Indian Point nuclear power plant.

State legislators seeking to put the brakes on a plan by Gov. Andrew M. 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.

Cuomo administration officials want the upstate nuclear power plants to continue operating until 2030, when they hope that there will be enough sources of renewable energy to supply half of the state's needs, according to people who have been briefed on the matter.

A long - term energy plan by the Cuomo administration that includes a nearly $ 8 billion subsidy to two upstate nuclear power plants is being challenged from both ends of the political spectrum, and a lawsuit has been filed to try to stop the deal.

In the summer of 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Public Service Commission announced a deal to provide nearly $ 8 billion to help Exelon, which owns two upstate nuclear power plants, buy a third one and keep them all running for another 12 years.

It's also the date for an $ 8 billion bailout of some upstate nuclear power plants to begin, and more than 80 local government leaders are making a last - ditch effort to stop a plan that they say will cost electric utility ratepayers billions of dollars.

At the same time, Cuomo's administration has supported a ratepayer - backed bailout for three upstate nuclear power plants, pointing to the need to keep their emission - free power on the grid in order to reach the state's pollution - cutting goals.

The economic consultant firm Brattle Group found that 16 million tons of carbon dioxide would be released into the air a year if New York lost its three upstate nuclear power plants — Fitzpatrick, Rochester's Ginna and Nine Mile Point.

Assembly Democrats grilled Gov. Andrew Cuomo's energy officials for more than four hours Monday about a plan executed by the Public Service Commission and a major energy company that will keep three upstate nuclear power plants alive for the next 12 years.

Part of the program includes a multi-billion dollar subsidy to Exelon, the company that now runs two upstate nuclear power plants, Nine Mile Point in Oswego and Ginna near Rochester, and is hoping to run a third plant, FitzPatrick, also in Oswego.

Some environmental groups say Governor Cuomo's administration should reconsider an $ 8 billion dollar bail out of three upstate nuclear power plants.

The city of Yonkers will pay an extra $ 3 million to keep its lights on over the next 12 years, according to a study of utility costs linked to a controversial Cuomo administration plan to bail out three upstate nuclear power plants.

At 11 a.m., elected officials from across New York state will come together to ask Cuomo to halt the projected $ 7.6 billion bailout of three upstate nuclear power plants, outside Senate chambers, 3rd Floor, State Capitol, Albany.

It's also the date for an $ 8 billion state bailout of some upstate nuclear power plants to begin.

But, he said it will likely not solve the financial difficulties for upstate nuclear power plants, which have been suffering losses from the upstate - downstate bottle neck and competition from cheap natural gas.

The agency agreed to purchase zero emissions credits to subsidize the upstate nuclear power plants, although NYPA is not under the authority of the Public Service Commission which mandated other power providers buy the credits.

The New York State Assembly held a hearing on Governor Cuomo's plan to spend $ 8 billion in subsidies to keep three upstate nuclear power plants operating for the next twelve years.

A long term energy plan by the administration of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo that includes a nearly $ 8 billion dollar subsidy to two upstate nuclear power plants is being challenged from both ends of the political spectrum, and a lawsuit has been filed to try to stop the deal.

New York utility regulators have approved the sale of an upstate nuclear power plant, part of the state's strategy of investing in nuclear energy while weaning itself off of fossil fuels.

Some environmental groups say Governor Cuomo's administration should reconsider an $ 8 billion bailout of three upstate nuclear power plants.

Some environmental groups say the Cuomo administration should reconsider an $ 8 billion bailout of three upstate nuclear power plants, because the cost will be passed on to ratepayers.

The New York State Assembly held a hearing Monday on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to spend $ 8 billion in subsidies to keep three upstate nuclear power plants operating for the next 12 years.

A long - term energy plan by the Cuomo administration that includes a nearly $ 8 billion subsidy to upstate nuclear power plants is being challenged from both ends of the political spectrum, and a lawsuit has been filed to try to stop the deal.

Some environmental groups say Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration should reconsider an $ 8 billion bailout of three upstate nuclear power plants, saying the cost will be passed on to ratepayers.

Part of the program includes a multi-billion-dollar subsidy to Exelon, the company that now runs two upstate nuclear power plants — Nine Mile Point in Oswego and Ginna near Rochester — and is hoping to run a third plant, FitzPatrick, also in Oswego.

Part of the program includes a multi billion dollar subsidy to Exelon, the company that now runs two upstate nuclear power plants, Nine Mile Point in Oswego and Ginna near Rochester, and is hoping to run a third plant, FitzPatrick, also in Oswego.