“The announcement that EnergySolutions and WEC Energy Group are moving forward with the Early Site Permit process at the Kewaunee Power Station is a critical milestone that I am proud to support, and one that reflects the hopes of many local officials and residents I proudly represent.
As a longtime advocate for resuming nuclear generation at this site, I’m encouraged to see a serious, structured plan taking shape that prioritizes clean, reliable energy that Wisconsin and our nation urgently needs.
For years, I have heard directly from constituents and local leaders, particularly in the Town of Carlton, about their strong support for a productive, energy-focused future for the Kewaunee site. I’ve been pleased to help facilitate dialogue between local residents and EnergySolutions, and I am grateful that our recent public meeting has helped spark this positive momentum.
I want to thank EnergySolutions President and CEO Ken Robuck for taking considerable time last week to personally speak with me and answer questions about the company’s plans. His outreach—and the company’s commitment to local engagement—will be essential moving forward, and I look forward to their continued transparency and community involvement.
While there have been serious concerns in the past about speculative proposals for the site’s use, this is a plan that I believe our community can rally behind. It offers an opportunity to restore economic vitality, ensure long-term energy stability, and bring meaningful investment to our region, while respecting the voices and values of local residents and property owners, which I am committed to ensuring.
I am pleased to continue my advocacy for a future that builds on our district’s legacy of energy leadership and ensures a strong, sustainable path forward for Kewaunee County and Wisconsin, and am truly excited by these developments.”
