Monticello Nuclear Plant Additional Spent Fuel Storage
Project Details
Project Name
Monticello Nuclear Plant Additional Spent Fuel Storage
Applicant
Xcel Energy
Location
Wright County
Description
Xcel Energy is proposing additional dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel at the Monticello nuclear plant. The additional storage would allow continued operation of the plant until 2040.
Status
active
Project Contact
Project Summary
Xcel Energy is proposing to additional dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel at the Monticello independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI). The additional storage would allow continued operation of the Monticello nuclear plant until 2040.
The project requires a certificate of need (CN) from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission). The project also requires preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) by the Minnesota Department of Commerce (Department). The Department will hold public meetings to solicit comments on the scope of the EIS and on the draft EIS, when issued.
Key Project Documents
| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2021 | Certificate of Need Application | Xcel Energy's certificate of need application for additional dry cask storage at the Monticello nuclear plant. |
| 04/01/2006 | 2005 Final EIS for Monticello ISFSI | The 2005 final environmental impact statement (EIS) prepared by the Department of Commerce for the Monticello independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI). Commission docket number CN-05-123. |
| 01/10/2023 | Final Environmental Impact Statement | The final environmental impact statement (EIS) for Xcel Energy's proposed additional storage of spent nuclear fuel at the Monticello nuclear generating plant. The final EIS analyzes the potential human and environmental impacts of the project. It also includes and responds to comments on a draft version of the EIS. |
| 02/06/2023 | Final EIS Adequacy Determination | Findings and order determining that the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for Xcel Energy's proposed additional storage of spent nuclear fuel at the Monticello nuclear generating plant is adequate. |
| 10/17/2023 | Commission Order Granting Certificate of Need | The Commission's order granting a certificate of need for additional dry cask spent fuel storage at the Monticello nuclear plant. |
Docket Documents
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| Date | Document ID | On Behalf Of | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 20257-221600-01 | Xcel Energy | Tritiated Water Leak Remediation_2nd Quarter 2025 Report |
| April 30, 2025 | 20254-218383-01 | Xcel Energy | Tritiated Water Leak Remediation_1st Quarter 2025 Report |
| January 31, 2025 | 20251-214773-01 | Xcel Energy | Tritiated Water Leak Remediation_4th Quarter 2024 Report |
| October 31, 2024 | 202410-211473-01 | XCEL ENERGY | TRITIATED WATER LEAK REMEDIATION--3RD QUARTER 2024 REPORT |
| July 31, 2024 | 20247-209131-01 | XCEL ENERGY | TRITIATED WATER LEAK REMEDIATION--2ND QUARTER 2024 REPORT |
| May 8, 2024 | 20245-206509-01 | XCEL ENERGY | TRITIATED WATER LEAK REMEDIATION--CORRECTED 4TH QUARTER 2023 REPORT |
| April 30, 2024 | 20244-206183-01 | XCEL ENERGY | TRITIATED WATER LEAK REMEDIATION--1ST QUARTER 2024 REPORT |
| January 30, 2024 | 20241-202861-01 | XCEL ENERGY | TRITIATED WATER LEAK REMEDIATION-4TH QUARTER 2023 REPORT |
| December 7, 2023 | 202312-201054-01 | PUC | ERRATUM NOTICE |
| October 17, 2023 | 202310-199638-01 | PUC | ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION WITH CONDITIONS |
| September 15, 2023 | 20239-198990-01 | PUC | AUGUST 24, 2023 AGENDA |
| August 24, 2023 | 20238-198516-01 | PUC | STAFF REDLINED CHANGES TO DO4 |
| August 23, 2023 | 20238-198458-01 | PUC | STAFF REVISED DECISION OPTION FOUR |
| August 22, 2023 | 20238-198422-01 | PUC | AUGUST 24, 2023 AGENDA - DECISION OPTIONS-COMMISSIONER TUMA |
| August 15, 2023 | 20238-198254-01 | PUC | AUGUST 24, 2023 AGENDA |
| August 11, 2023 | 20238-198176-01 | PUC | AUGUST 24, 2023 AGENDA MEETING |
| July 14, 2023 | 20237-197520-01 | XCEL ENERGY | |
| July 14, 2023 | 20237-197486-01 | DOC | |
| June 29, 2023 | 20236-197047-01 | OAH | SUMMARY OF TESTIMONY, FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, AND RECOMMENDATION |
| May 30, 2023 | 20235-196219-01 | DOC | |
| May 15, 2023 | 20235-195855-03 | NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY D/B/A XCEL ENERGY | PROPOSED FINDS-SUPPLEMENTAL SUBMISSION FILING LETTER |
| May 15, 2023 | 20235-195855-01 | NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY D/B/A XCEL ENERGY | PROPOSED FINDINGS |
| May 15, 2023 | 20235-195855-02 | NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY D/B/A XCEL ENERGY | SUPPLEMENTAL SUBMISSION |
| May 1, 2023 | 20235-195441-01 | OAH | FIFTH PREHEARING ORDER |
| April 20, 2023 | 20234-195044-01 | XCEL ENERGY | MASTER EXHIBIT LIST |
| April 20, 2023 | 20234-195412-01 | SHADDIX & ASSOCIATES - STENOGRAPHIC COURT REPORTERS | PREHEARING STATUS AND SCHEDULING HEARING - 4-20-23 |
| April 18, 2023 | 20234-194926-01 | OAH | FOURTH PREHEARING ORDER |
| April 17, 2023 | 20234-194867-01 | PUC | BATCH 1 04172023- 3 COMMENTS |
| April 14, 2023 | 20234-194781-01 | DOC DER | FILING LETTER |
| March 30, 2023 | 20248-209717-01 | SHADDIX & ASSOCIATES, STENOGRAPHIC COURT REPORTERS | PUBLIC HEARING IN MONTICELLO ON 3-29-23 |