Will N.Y. go nuclear with its energy future? That's on the table.

And Hochul's signed a new round of bills.

Good afternoon — it’s Thursday and the International Day of Charity.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

TODAY’S CAPCON:

• Hochul tasked energy stakeholders with finding a way toward New York’s energy goals at a state summit Thursday.

• Capitol Count: A new round of bills has been signed. Read about them and how many are left.

• Thursday Reads.

🍂 Tonight’s Weather: Albany: Mostly clear, mid-50s. New York City: Partly cloudy, low 60s. (National Weather Service)

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(New York Governor’s Office)

💡 Is Hochul warming up to nuclear energy?

⚡ A summit convened by Hochul in Syracuse Thursday focused on how (or if) the state could meet its ambitious climate goals.

Here’s something you might not know: About 91 percent of the energy produced in upstate New York in 2023 was from zero-emission sources.

• That’s 40 percent from hydroelectric power, 43 percent from nuclear power and 8 percent from wind.

Downstate is the exact opposite: Only 4 percent (yes, 4) comes from zero-emission sources in that region of the state last year.

• About 94 percent of the energy produced comes from gas or oil. The other two-percent come from renewables that create emissions.