NextEra Energy's Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Two Creeks. (Image courtesy of NextEra Energy)
TWO CREEKS (WTAQ-WLUK) — 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 Wisconsin’s only remaining nuclear plant will continue to power the state for the next three decades.
“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.
Point Beach also serves as an economic driver for the region, providing:
- Approximately 400 permanent, high-paying jobs.
- More than $80,000 in annual community donations.
- Active employee engagement in local schools, youth sports and government.
- Plant employees are deeply rooted in the community, serving as coaches, volunteers and civic leaders. The company also “adopts” families during the holidays, providing hundreds of gifts to those in need
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