S 281

This bill establishes a seven-member Nuclear Power Study Committee to examine the feasibility of constructing a new nuclear power generation facility in Vermont. The committee, which includes representatives from the Public Utility Commission, Vermont Electric Power Company, ISO New England, and four state legislators from both parties, is tasked with identifying legal and practical obstacles at both state and federal levels, reviewing why Vermont's previous nuclear facility closed, and gathering input from various energy stakeholders. The committee will operate from July 2026 through January 2027 and must submit a report with findings and recommendations for potential legislative action to relevant legislative committees by December 15, 2026.