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Ontario, New York announce nuclear energy agreement
The agreement includes workforce development and new financing models to boost clean energy and economic growth, with collaboration between New York Power Authority and Ontario Power Generation.
- On Friday in Buffalo, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed a Memorandum of Understanding and a Declaration of Intent between New York Power Authority and Ontario Power Generation covering full-size and small modular reactors to advance reliability, affordability and decarbonization.
- Amid souring U.S.‑Canada ties, the DOI addresses U.S. federal tariffs affecting businesses, tourism and travel, while officials said the agreement aims to boost energy reliability, affordability and workforce growth.
- Local officials noted that 23 developers expressed interest and eight communities volunteered to host nuclear projects, with Ford stating, `As part of our deal, Ontario Power Generation and New York Power Authority will work together on developing an implementation of advanced nuclear technology`.
- Starting next year, leaders from NYPA and OPG will form a working group to implement the MOU and pursue one gigawatt of new nuclear power for upstate New York.
- Ontario is building the G7's first SMRs and refurbishing facilities, with construction underway and officials saying the partnership aims to create good-paying jobs and economic growth with New York.
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Ontario Prime Minister Doug Ford and New York Governor Kathy Hochul have signed a nuclear energy agreement.
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