Hudson Valley Leader Supports New Nuclear Power Initiative

Assemblyman Beephan backs Governor Hochul's plan for a new nuclear power plant in the Hudson Valley, aiming to strengthen the electric grid and support zero-emission energy initiatives.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Dutchess County Assemblyman Anil Beephan has announced his support for New York Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to build a new advanced nuclear power plant in the state. Beephan has invited the idea of constructing the plant in the Hudson Valley, citing the region's need for reliable and affordable energy supply as well as the potential to reduce transmission constraints and improve grid stability.

Why it matters

New York is looking to transition to a clean energy economy, and advanced nuclear power could provide the necessary zero-emission baseload power to support the state's renewable energy efforts. Siting a new nuclear facility in the Hudson Valley, a major load center, could help address reliability and affordability concerns for local residents.

The details

Last year, Governor Hochul announced a new initiative instructing the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to begin developing and constructing a new advanced nuclear power plant in New York, which would be the first new nuclear power plant built in the state in a generation. Assemblyman Beephan has expressed his support for this plan and has invited the state to consider the Hudson Valley as a potential site for the new facility.

  • In 2025, Governor Hochul announced a new initiative to build a new advanced nuclear power plant in New York.
  • Recently, Assemblyman Beephan announced his support for the governor's plan and invited the idea of building the plant in the Hudson Valley.

The players

Kathy Hochul

The Governor of New York who announced the initiative to build a new advanced nuclear power plant in the state.

Anil Beephan

The Dutchess County Assemblyman who has expressed support for Governor Hochul's plan and invited the idea of building the plant in the Hudson Valley.

New York Power Authority (NYPA)

The state agency that has been instructed by Governor Hochul to begin developing and constructing the new advanced nuclear power plant.

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What they’re saying

“As New York State electrifies its economy, deactivates aging fossil fuel power generation 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.”

— Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York (hudsonvalleycountry.com)

“I am supporting Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to build nuclear energy in New York. Furthermore, I invited the idea of building it here in the Hudson Valley. Our residents need a reliable & affordable energy supply.”

— Anil Beephan, Dutchess County Assemblyman (hudsonvalleycountry.com)

What’s next

The New York Power Authority will begin the process of developing and constructing the new advanced nuclear power plant, with the potential for the Hudson Valley to be considered as a site location.

The takeaway

New York's transition to a clean energy economy will require a diverse set of zero-emission power sources, and advanced nuclear power could play a key role in providing reliable and affordable baseload electricity to support the state's renewable energy efforts. The Hudson Valley's position as a major load center makes it a potential location for a new nuclear facility that could help address regional energy reliability and affordability concerns.