New York
RatePayer Protection
Nuclear Moratorium

The Ratepayer Protection Nuclear Moratorium Act would establish a 30-month moratorium on financial support from state agencies for new nuclear power facilities in New York. During this period, a 15-member task force appointed by legislative leaders and state officials, composed largely of environmental, community, and tribal representatives with expertise in relevant fields, would conduct a comprehensive, evidence-based assessment of the financial, environmental, public health, and legal impacts of new nuclear power facilities compared to renewable energy alternatives. The act would aim to protect ratepayers and taxpayers from potential financial risks and to ensure informed decision-making regarding nuclear energy expansion in the state.