As the president of the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce, I know firsthand how vital a force Indian Point has been for our communities: it"™s provided clean, reliable energy for more than 50 years; the jobs it"™s created have powered our local economy; the taxes it"™s paid have funded our municipal governments, schools, libraries, and first responders; and its charitable contributions have helped enrich the lives of our children, families, and cultural institutions. Indian Point"™s closing creates many challenges.