Bill > AB108

This bill requires the Public Service Commission (PSC) to conduct a comprehensive nuclear power siting study and submit a report to the legislature within 12 months of the bill's enactment. The study must identify potential sites for nuclear power generation, including opportunities at existing nuclear and non-nuclear sites, and explore locations for developing advanced nuclear and fusion energy technologies. The bill defines "advanced nuclear reactor" using a federal standard and allows the PSC to contract with a third party to complete the study. Additionally, the bill establishes a streamlined process for approving certificates of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) for large electric generating facilities with advanced nuclear reactors, mandating that the PSC must take final action within 150 days of determining an application is complete. If the PSC fails to act within this timeframe, the certificate is automatically considered approved, with the possibility of a one-time 150-day extension by the PSC chairperson for good cause. This legislation aims to expedite nuclear power project approvals and encourage the exploration of new nuclear energy sites in Wisconsin.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab108