Minnesota SF468 authorizes certificates of need for small modular nuclear reactors up to 300 megawatts.

Minnesota SF468 amends state statutes to allow the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to issue certificates of need for the construction of new nuclear-powered electric generating plants with a maximum generation capacity of 300 megawatts. The bill prohibits certificates of need for larger nuclear plants. It also requires certificates for additional spent nuclear fuel storage to address the impacts of continued operations. This legislation aims to regulate nuclear energy development within the state.

Minnesota SF468 authorizes certificates of need for small modular nuclear reactors up to 300 megawatts.

Minnesota SF468 amends state statutes to allow the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to issue certificates of need for the construction of new nuclear-powered electric generating plants with a maximum generation capacity of 300 megawatts. The bill prohibits certificates of need for larger nuclear plants. It also requires certificates for additional spent nuclear fuel storage to address the impacts of continued operations. This legislation aims to regulate nuclear energy development within the state.