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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Brattle Group Report Pegs Nuclear Power Value In New York At $2.47 Billion

Brattle Group Report Pegs Nuclear Power Value In New York At $2.47 Billion

Nuclear power endorsed research and consulting firm The Brattle Group has come up with some numbers that attest to the economic and environmental benefits of nuclear power in New York State. In total, the group said, the four nuclear facilities in the state, which includes six operating reactors, contributes about $2.47 billion to the state's gross domestic product.

The group, sponsored by Nuclear Matters, has produced similar reports for other states and on a national level. The latest national industry assessment, released in July, estimates the industry's contribution to the U.S. GDP at about $60 billion per year. Read More
https://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2015/09/15/brattle-group-report-pegs-nuclear-power-value-in-new-york-at-_2400_2.5-billion-091502.aspx#.Vfmyb5flxbJ

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