License for Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant in Two Rivers extended through 2050s

TWO RIVERS (NBC 26) — Wisconsin's only remaining nuclear power plant will continue fueling the region for decades to come.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has extended the license through the 2050s for Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant in Two Rivers. The licenses for the plant's two units have been renewed for another 20 years through 2050 and 2053, respectively.

According to NextEra Energy, which operates the plant, Point Beach generates enough electricity to power nearly one million homes and businesses, and supplies 14 percent of Wisconsin's total electricity.

The plant also supports about 400 jobs.

"This approval ensures that Wisconsin’s only nuclear plant will continue to provide safe, reliable, low-cost energy for generations to come," NextEra Energy Resources presiden