Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) slammed the Cuomo Administration’s desire to close the Indian Point Nuclear Facility as irresponsible because the plan lacks a replacement for that power source.

“Our state pays some of the highest utility rates in the nation, and it’s irresponsible for the governor and his administration to push for the closure of Indian Point without a comprehensive plan to replace that power source. This would be the second closure facing the state, the other being the FitzPatrick Facility, which announced it would shut down in early 2017,” Friend said. “In this era of concern regarding greenhouse gas emissions, it’s important to note that nuclear power is the lowest greenhouse gas-emitting power source, and as we seek additional fuel providers, nuclear power shouldn’t be side-stepped because of fear.”