Brattle consultants recently contributed to a blueprint prepared for the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) on the consideration of advanced nuclear energy technologies in the effort to ensure that New York reliably meets demand growth while reaching its climate goals.

An expanding, innovative group of advanced nuclear energy technologies – which are scalable, have advanced operational and safety features, and require low land use – have emerged in recent years as a potential source of dispatchable carbon-free power. The NYSERDA blueprint provides an overview of the state of advanced nuclear development and a range of issues that would have to be assessed further in pursuing advanced nuclear as a significant resource, from supply chain and cost risks to safety and fuel sourcing and disposal. The blueprint will provide a foundation for a more in-depth follow-up assessment process that will culminate in a Master Plan for Responsible Advanced Nuclear Development (Master Plan) in 2026.

This blueprint should serve as a helpful primer to any utility, hyperscaler, or stakeholder interested in evaluating or pursuing advanced nuclear power as a resource.

The Brattle team included Principals Dr. Peter Fox-Penner and Dr. Sam Newell, Manager Joe DeLosa, Energy Research Associate Peter Heller, and Energy Analyst Nathan Felmus. The full blueprint, “Blueprint for Consideration of Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies,” can be found on the NYSERDA website below.

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