State Senator Eric Wimberger of Green Bay has joined colleagues from across Wisconsin in sending a letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, expressing his support for an extension of the operating license for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant thru 2050.
The current license is set to expire in 2030.
In a news release, Wimberger said that the Two Rivers-based nuclear plant, “provides clean, safe energy and good jobs for the people of Northeast Wisconsin.”
He also pointed to the struggles the state of Texas suffered in February, saying ”having a diverse range of power sources is vital. Any serious discussion regarding reducing dependence on fossil fuels and increasing reliance on cleaner forms of energy must include nuclear energy.”
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is currently reviewing the application for license renewal, which was submitted in November 2020, with a final decision not expected for another 18 months.
