SD 1053

This bill establishes a 15-member special commission to study whether Massachusetts should include nuclear power generation in its future energy planning. The commission, co-chaired by appointees from the Senate President and House Speaker, will investigate the benefits, challenges, risks, and economics of nuclear power generation, as well as compare nuclear energy to other available energy sources in terms of reliability and environmental impact. The commission will include representatives from state government, ISO-NE, electric companies, MIT and UMass Lowell nuclear engineering departments, labor unions, environmental agencies, and various energy advocacy organizations (including both pro- and anti-nuclear groups), and must submit its findings and any legislative recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2026.