State Legislatures

Connecticut’s Public Law 17-3

Required the state to conduct an appraisal of nuclear power-generating facilities and solicit bids for zero-carbon electricity-generating resources.

Arizona’s proposed Senate Bill 1134

Would have changed the definition of renewable energy to include certain types of nuclear reactors alongside other technologies, such as wind, solar and hydroelectric.

Ohio’s nuclear subsidies

A monthly electricity surcharge, from 85 cents for residential customers up to $2,400 for industrial customers, collecting in total $150 million/year to subsidize two nuclear power plants.

Illinois’ ZEC program

The Future Energy Jobs Bill establishes a ZEC program to compensate nuclear generators for the benefits provided by their emissions-free generation, valued at the Social Cost of Carbon.

New Jersey’s ZEC program

Bill S-2313 establishes a Zero Emissions Certificate (ZEC) program to maintain New Jersey’s nuclear energy supply.

Minnesota’s “buy the farm” statute

Allows eligible landowners to select to have the utility purchase the entire property over which a high voltage transmission line will pass.