NEW YORK CITY: Assemblyman Scott Gray, ranking member on the Assembly Standing Committee on Energy, joined an international panel titled Energy Security and Growth Through Nuclear at the Nuclear New York Symposium 2026, held during Climate Week NYC.

Gray was joined on the panel by Lukas Savickas, minister of energy for the Republic of Lithuania, and Dr. Jeffrey Bohn, director of energy Economics at the Anthropocene Institute. Madison Hilly, managing director of Radiant Energy Group, moderated the discussion.

The panel examined how nuclear power can strengthen energy independence and drive economic growth. Minister Savickas shared Lithuania's experience building energy security, while Dr. Bohn addressed the economics of new nuclear development. Gray spoke to the importance of building affordable power in the North Country, generation that supports good-paying jobs in power production, opens the door to new economic development and secures the future of Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division.

"It was an honor to share the stage with Minister Savickas and Dr. Bohn," said Gray. "Lithuania's experience shows that energy security is national security. Here in New York, nuclear power offers clean, dependable, around-the-clock generation, and the North Country is ready to be part of that future. I am grateful to Nuclear New York for bringing these partners together, and I look forward to carrying this conversation back to Albany."

Assemblyman Gray represents the 116th Assembly District and has consistently advocated for policies that protect ratepayers and ensure a reliable energy supply for upstate communities.