The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the licenses for Point Beach Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2, extending operations through 2050 and 2053, respectively.
The approval follows a multi-year application process. Point Beach is Wisconsin’s only remaining nuclear plant.
Staff from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission formally renewed the operating license of NextEra Energy Resources’ Point Beach Nuclear Plant at the NRC’s headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 29.
“This approval ensures that Wisconsin’s only nuclear plant will continue to provide safe, reliable, low-cost energy for generations to come,” said Brian Bolster, NextEra Energy Resources president and chief executive officer.
The facility generates enough electricity to power nearly 1 million homes and businesses, supplying approximately 14% of Wisconsin’s total electricity. It operates on a 1,200-acre site along Lake Michigan.
“This approval represents the culmination of rigorous efforts to meet and exceed regulatory expectations,” said Thad Edmonds, Point Beach Site Vice President. “Our team demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise throughout the application process, ensuring Point Beach will continue its vital role in supplying reliable electricity to Wisconsin.”
Point Beach employs approximately 400.
