Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) are taking key steps to promote nuclear power in Wisconsin. The two legislators, who chair their respective chambers’ energy-related committees, have introduced a resolution declaring Wisconsin’s commitment to developing and investing in nuclear energy. Moving forward, the pair will author proposals to enact a nuclear siting study and convene a nuclear summit in Wisconsin.
“Today’s resolution sends a clear message: Wisconsin supports nuclear power and we welcome the development and investment in this clean energy source,” said Rep. Steffen. “Energy demands, driven in particular by AI data centers, are continuing to soar. Wisconsin needs nuclear to meet this challenge. Our state is equipped with the strong research and manufacturing sectors needed to lead on this revolutionary technology, and I look forward to working further on this exciting issue.”
Wisconsin currently operates two nuclear reactors at Point Beach Nuclear Plant, which account for 650 high-paying jobs. Over a million homes in the state are powered by nuclear energy, making up 66.6% of the state’s carbon-free electricity production.
“Nuclear energy has the potential to be the clean and reliable answer to powering our future,” added Sen. Bradley. “The technology surrounding nuclear energy has developed a great deal over the past few decades; it’s safer and more efficient than ever before.”
The soon-to-be introduced nuclear siting study will work to identify locations for nuclear generation sites throughout the state. Additionally, a proposal to convene a nuclear power summit will provide an information sharing opportunity and allow Wisconsin to showcase its nuclear-related research and technology.
For more information please contact the offices of State Representative David Steffen at
Rep.Steffen@legis.wisconsin.gov or (608)237-9104 or State Senator Julian Bradley at
Sen.Bradley@legis.wisconsin.gov or (608)266-5400.