‘Nuclear tariff’ on power bills would pay for utilities to explore small reactors

By: Wesley Muller

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 536

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago

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State regulators will decide next month whether to add a small fee to monthly electricity bills from Louisiana’s three major utility companies.

The Public Service Commission postponed a vote planned Wednesday on what they’ve labeled a nuclear tariff. It would add a 20-cent fee to the monthly bills of all Entergy Louisiana, Cleco and SWEPCO customers.

The utility companies would use the money to pay for feasibility studies, potential site assessments, economic modeling and other …

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