The NYPSC declared a public policy need for $1.2 billion in transmission upgrades and recommended finalists to make competitive bids to NYISO.

Entergy said it is sticking to its plan to close the FitzPatrick nuclear generating station.

Nuclear power plant owners are welcoming reports that Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants state regulators to mandate that half of the state’s energy come from renewable energy sources by 2030.

Entergy is expected to announce this week whether it will keep operating the James A. FitzPatrick nuclear plant near Syracuse.