The Point Beach Nuclear Plant along the lakeshore will operate for an additional 20 years. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved subsequent license renewal for Point Beach Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2, extending operations through 2050 and 2053, respectively.
“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. “We are proud that Point Beach will remain an integral part of Wisconsin’s energy future and a vital contributor to the state and local economies.”
Since beginning commercial operations in 1970 (Unit 1) and 1973 (Unit 2), Point Beach has been a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s energy infrastructure. The facility:
- Generates enough electricity to power nearly 1 million homes and businesses.
- Supplies approximately 14% of Wisconsin’s total electricity.
- Maintains grid stability.
- Operates on a 1,200-acre site along Lake Michigan.