MinnesotaMinnesota commission would study future nuclear plant construction
If enacted, the Public Utilities Commission would hire the Great Plains Institute to study nuclear plant costs, safety, possible locations, and other issues in Minnesota.
What it does
The commission would hire the Great Plains Institute to study nuclear plant prospects in Minnesota, using money from a renewable energy account; the bill leaves the amount blank.
Argument forA wide-ranging study could help lawmakers consider reactor costs, safety, waste, possible sites, and emergency planning before weighing future plants.
Argument againstThe study could use money from a renewable energy account without guaranteeing lawmakers receive its findings before the study is due to be completed.
More detail
The Public Utilities Commission would contract with the Great Plains Institute to study factors affecting future nuclear plant construction in Minnesota. The study would examine conventional nuclear plants and small modular reactors, along with other factors affecting possible construction in Minnesota. The appropriation amount is left blank in the bill text. This section would take effect the day after final enactment. The commission must send the study to legislative energy committee leaders by February 1, 2027. The study must be completed by June 30, 2027. This section would take effect the day after final enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 16Author added Johnson, P.Latest
- Apr 7Author added Zeleznikar
- Mar 25Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and PolicyIntroduced
Environment & Energy