Wisconsin considering nuclear energy expansion due to data center demand

Wisconsin considering nuclear energy expansion due to data center demand

Wisconsin legislators are considering a pair of bills that aim to support the expansion of nuclear energy within the state. These pieces of legislation were the subject of a public hearing on Wednesday, April 23, before the state Assembly’s Committee on Jobs and the Economy. What would these bills do? These two pieces of legislation were introduced in March by Reps. Shae Sortwell, R-Two Rivers, David Steffen, R-Howard, and state Sen. Julian Brad…

Lawmakers want $2.25M for nuclear siting study to power Wisconsin, new data centers

(The Center Square) – A trio of Wisconsin Republican lawmakers are pushing a pair of nuclear power initiatives that include spending a combined $2.25 million.

'The nuclear renaissance': Wisconsin lawmakers discuss pro-nuclear energy bills

Wisconsin could become a leader in nuclear technology and should consider building new nuclear reactors, scientists and lawmakers say. The post ‘The nuclear renaissance’: Wisconsin lawmakers discuss pro-nuclear energy bills appeared first on WPR.

Rep. Steffen, Sen. Bradley, Rep. Sortwell: Efforts to advance nuclear power in Wisconsin take next step

Wisconsin Public Radio: ‘The nuclear renaissance’: Wisconsin lawmakers discuss pro-nuclear energy bills - Wisconsin Technology Council

Wisconsin could become a leader in nuclear technology and should consider building new nuclear reactors, scientists and lawmakers say. They spoke Wednesday at a public hearing for two nuclear-related bills in the state Assembly’s Committee on Jobs and Economy. One bill directs the state’s Public Service Commission to do a nuclear power siting study, due 12