Gov. Kathy Hochul said the New York Power Authority will build a nuclear power plant in upstate NY to supply electricity for energy-hungry companies.

New York plans to build an advanced nuclear plant with the ability to produce at least 1 gigawatt of power, which would be one of the first new U.S. reactors in a generation, Governor Kathy Hochul said on Monday.

New York plans its first nuclear plant in decades to reduce fossil fuel reliance, sparking debate among environmental groups and political leaders.