Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday that he wants to fast-track the construction of big power plants in Pennsylvania and offer hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks for projects that provide electricity to the grid and use hydrogen.

Digihost, a cryptocurrency mining operation, said it may want to use small nuclear reactors to power its facility located off Erie Avenue in North Tonawanda.

With wind energy facing a deep freeze from Washington, Gov. Hochul’s call for advancing nuclear power may prove crucial for the state to hit climate targets while courting energy-hungry high tech, experts said.

NuScale stock has rocketed 1,175% over the past 12 months; Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO), which is backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has surged 299%, Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) has soared 386% while Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU) has jumped 73% over the timeframe.

The Coalition’s nuclear plan aims to reshape Australia’s energy future, but high costs, long construction times, and environmental concerns make its viability uncertain. Will nuclear power deliver stability or long-term challenges?

Public sentiment related to nuclear power remains highly contentious. As nuclear energy regains momentum, its path forward will require rebuilding public trust.

Nuclear is part of the solution of our energy future,” said Sen. Ryan Fazio, of Greenwich, the ranking Republican on the Energy and Technology Committee.

Advanced nuclear technology firm Oklo is partnering with Texas-based prime and backup solutions company RPower to roll out an innovative “phased energy

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We need to take some big and decisive steps right now, build new sources of power so Pennsylvania doesn't miss out,” Shapiro said at a news conference at Pittsburgh International Airport.Shapiro said Pennsylvania is one of just 12 states that doesn't have an entity to fast-track siting decisions for energy projects.

Big tech energy needs, including for artificial intelligence, has elected officials giving nuclear power a serious reexamination

Trump's turn away from green energy will help China dominate the renewable market - and may provide opportunities to other Asian and European countries.