Analysis of Indian Point Retirement
Natural Resources Defense Council
Riverkeeper
Completed July 2011
Synapse prepared a report analyzing the implications of retiring the Indian Point nuclear plant, located 38 miles north of New York City. The report investigated the reliability issues, the replacement options, and the potential economic impacts of retiring the 2,000 MW facility. The review of replacement options included aggressive energy efficiency, new renewable resources, transmission expansions, and new natural gas facilities.