S 2258

This bill establishes a 15-member special commission to study whether Massachusetts should include nuclear power in its future energy planning strategy. The commission will investigate the benefits, challenges, risks, and economics of nuclear power generation, comparing it to other energy sources in terms of reliability and environmental impact, while also examining the potential consequences of excluding nuclear from the state's energy portfolio. The commission, co-chaired by appointees from the Senate President and House Speaker, will include representatives from government, energy organizations, academic institutions, labor, and environmental advocacy groups, and must submit its findings and any legislative recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2026.