ZETA Featured On The Buffalo News in Op-Ed with Former EPA Administrator Carol Browner

New York is setting a powerful example by shifting away from anti-nuclear sentiment and embracing nuclear energy as a cornerstone of the clean energy transition. In a recent Buffalo News op-ed, our founder and CEO, José Ignacio Gaona, joined former EPA Administrator Carol Browner to discuss the state’s bold path toward a fossil-free future. Governor Kathy Hochul is leading this charge with a goal to add four gigawatts of nuclear capacity, supported by a statewide review of advanced technologies like small modular reactors.

The excitement for this transition is visible at the local level, where eight communities have already volunteered to host new reactors. To support these goals, the state has extended the Zero-Emissions Credit program to provide vital funding for both current and future generators. This strategy acknowledges that while renewables are essential, nuclear power provides the reliable, carbon-free baseload energy needed while battery technology continues to evolve.

Beyond environmental benefits, this commitment to nuclear energy serves as an engine for long-term economic growth by creating high-quality jobs that last well beyond the initial construction phase. We invite you to read the full article in the Buffalo News to learn more about how New York is modernizing its grid and securing its energy future.