Indian Point’s Shadow Lingers

New York’s clean energy dreams are hitting a wall as the shuttered Indian Point nuclear plant leaves a void filled by dirtier, more expensive fossil fuels. With 92% of its lost power replaced by natural gas—driving up bills and worsening air quality—state leaders face a tough choice: restart the plant, which Holtec says could, or accelerate new nuclear projects upstate. Governor Hochul’s no on Indian Point, but the radioactive water and decades-long decommissioning loom as unresolved challenges. The closure, once seen as a safety win, now fuels debate over whether shutting down carbon-free power was a costly mistake. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58c9eb3402cb5f42