All Six New England Governors Unite for Nuclear Energy Commitment in Joint Statement
The governors of all six New England states have signed a joint statement committing to exploring advanced nuclear energy technologies while supporting the region's existing nuclear facilities.
Who Signed
- Connecticut: Governor Ned Lamont
- Maine: Governor Janet Mills
- Massachusetts: Governor Maura Healey
- New Hampshire: Governor Kelly Ayotte
- Rhode Island: Governor Dan McKee
- Vermont: Governor Phil Scott
Two Key Commitments
1. Protect Existing Nuclear
Directing state energy offices to ensure continued safe, affordable operation of existing nuclear generation facilities in coordination with:
- ISO New England (regional transmission organization)
- Facility owners
- Federal agencies
- State and regional stakeholders
2. Explore Advanced Nuclear Deployment
State energy agencies will explore:
- Innovative financing structures
- Federal funding and financial support
- Public-private partnerships
- Regulatory designs for advanced nuclear
- Consumer protection measures
- Job growth and economic development
Why Now?
"Adequate electricity supply is critical to growing our economies, preserving public health and safety, powering our homes and businesses, and stabilising consumer prices as demand for electricity rises across the region."
New England faces rising electricity demand from:
- Data center buildout
- Electrification of heating and transport
- Economic growth
Significance
This bipartisan regional agreement represents a major shift in nuclear energy politics in the US Northeast — a region historically skeptical of nuclear power. The unified stance signals growing recognition that nuclear is essential for clean, reliable baseload power in the age of AI-driven electricity demand.