Xcel nuclear bill critic says upgrades would hurt region's wind prospects

Energy News Network: As Minnesota lawmakers consider a bill to finance life-extending upgrades for Xcel Energy’s nuclear fleet, an environmental advocate warns that committing to longer use of nuclear plants could hurt wind energy development.

The bill, scheduled for a hearing Thursday, allows the utility to avoid a traditional rate case process before starting nuclear plant upgrades expected to cost as much as $1.4 billion.

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