Bill > SB125

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 will examine potential locations and considerations for nuclear power facilities, though the specific detailed requirements are not fully provided in the summary. Additionally, the bill establishes new time limits for processing certificates of public convenience and necessity (CPCN), which are official approvals required for constructing large electric generating facilities. Under the proposed legislation, PSC must make a final decision on CPCN applications for large electric generating facilities with advanced nuclear reactors within 150 days of receiving a complete application. The PSC chairperson is granted the discretion to extend this timeline by an additional 150 days if there is good cause for doing so. This bill aims to streamline the nuclear power facility approval process by setting clear timelines and mandating a comprehensive study of potential nuclear power sites, potentially facilitating faster development of nuclear energy infrastructure.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb125