our Mission
The Transition Off Indian Point and On To 100% Renewable Energy
The Dangers
Indian Point is a very dangerous aging facility that puts millions of lives at risk.
The Data
See the numbers on the transition off of Indian Point and on to 100% renewable energy and energy efficiency. SEE MORE.
Take Action
SIGN THE PETITION and get more information.
The Dangers
In one 12-month period, Indian Point suffered seven major malfunctions including:
- pump failures
- power failures
- a transformer explosion
- radiation leaks
- a fire
- an oil spill
- pump failures
- power failures
- a transformer explosion
- radiation leaks
- a fire
- an oil spill
Learn more at Riverkeeper’s Indian Point Closure FAQ
Or download the Indian Point Closure PDF
The Data
New York is in the process of replacing the Indian Point reactors with renewable energy and energy efficiency. A new independent research brief, released by Physicians, Scientists, and Engineers for Health Energy, finds that New York did not and does not need to build new gas plants to keep the lights on when Indian Point shuts down. The analysis also found that recent deployment, current development, and projected growth of renewable generation and energy efficiency will contribute nearly 45,000 GWh annually by 2025, almost three times the 16,000 GWh currently supplied by Indian Point.
The closure of Indian Point is critical for the health and safety of New Yorkers and will not jeopardize New York’s nation-leading greenhouse gas emissions targets.
The research brief also addresses the fact that wind and solar are intermittent energy sources. The analysis finds that pairing wind and solar with New York’s energy storage targets, which call for 1,500 MW of storage by 2025 and 3,000 MW by 2030, could provide the flexibility needed to meet real-time demand.View or download the Data from Physicians, Scientists and Engineers for Healthy Energy
what can you do?
Sign the petition to help New York State and the nation achieve 100% renewable energy efficiency as Indian Point shuts down.
Take Action
Sign the Petition
We support the closure of Indian Point nuclear plant and the transition to 100% renewable energy. We are eager to leave nuclear energy and fossil fuels behind and move forward with energy efficiency and renewable energy in our homes, businesses, and communities.
“New York can lead the way on 100% clean safe renewable energy. Let’s get beyond Indian Point!”
– Mark Ruffalo
No Nukes. No Gas. 100% Renewables.
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