Energy

SB 125 requires the state to conduct a study on nuclear power and fusion energy siting, including reviewing approval timelines for small modular reactor projects. It mandates the state commission to engage with federal regulators to identify ways to streamline both federal and state permitting processes for advanced nuclear reactors. The bill also sets a new 19th-day deadline for final decisions on certain utility certificate applications (previously 13th), and directs the commission to assess methods for speeding up approvals for large nuclear facilities. This bill directly affects developers of nuclear and fusion energy projects seeking state permits and approvals.