Michigan proposes tax breaks for small nuclear power plants

Corporate income tax: credits; credit for advanced small modular reactor generated power; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 678. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4127'25, HB 4129'25, HB 4125'25, HB 4126'25, HB 4124'25

Engrossed· 2025-10-28

Who's it for

Who's it for: Nuclear energy companies

What it means for you

5/10Mixed

Mixed: some good, some bad ·

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This bill would give a tax break to energy companies that build or upgrade small nuclear power plants in Michigan.

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What we think, in plain words.

This bill is currently moving through the state legislature. It wants to encourage more nuclear energy by letting power companies pay less in taxes. Supporters say we need this to create reliable power for the future. But others might argue it is just a handout to big utility companies, which leaves the state with less tax money to spend on regular people.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Gives energy companies a tax credit of $1 for every kilowatt-hour of power they make using small nuclear reactors.
The tax break lasts for the first 10 years the new reactor is running.
Companies can only claim the credit for the first 10,000 megawatt-hours of power per plant.
If the tax break is bigger than the taxes they owe, they can save the extra credit to use for up to 15 years.