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Jay Weber, a talk show host at WISN-Milwaukee, has suggested that Wisconsin could eliminate the need for wind and solar energy by investing in several strategically located nuclear power plants.

"Nuclear power is so efficient that if WI built 5 or 6 strategically placed plants around the state, we could power the entire state with them," said Weber, Talkshow Host. "No windmills or solar panels needed. It's also far safer than it used to be. There are ways to reuse the spent fuel...etc."

In 2025, Wisconsin legislators introduced bipartisan bills to advance nuclear energy development. These include a proposed nuclear innovation board and a statewide energy summit. According to the American Nuclear Society, these initiatives are in response to increased energy demand from industries like data centers and reflect a broader consensus that nuclear power should play a central role in the state's low-carbon energy strategy.

As of 2023, Wisconsin generated 15.5% of its electricity from nuclear power, primarily from the Point Beach Nuclear Plant. Meanwhile, 40.7% came from natural gas and 31.8% from coal. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that renewables like solar and wind contributed 4.5% and 3%, respectively, indicating that nuclear remains a key component of the state’s energy mix.

Modern nuclear energy has seen significant advances in safety, efficiency, and waste reduction. The World Nuclear Association states that technologies like Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) improve operational safety and lower construction costs, while transmutation methods can reduce radioactive waste by up to 80%. Though capital-intensive, nuclear energy offers competitive operational costs and reliable low-carbon output.

Weber is known as a conservative talk radio host on WISN 1130 in Milwaukee, where he frequently addresses energy policy and public spending. According to WISN’s iHeartRadio page, Weber is critical of renewable energy mandates and subsidies, advocating instead for energy strategies that prioritize economic efficiency and reliability, including nuclear and fossil fuel use.