# Great Plains Institute Seeks Input on Minnesota Nuclear Energy Study

The Great Plains Institute (GPI) is conducting the Minnesota Nuclear Energy Study (MNES) from July 1, 2026, through January 30, 2027, to evaluate nuclear energy policy, technology, regulatory frameworks, workforce needs, environmental impacts, and community acceptance in Minnesota. A Request for Information (RFI) was issued to gather public and stakeholder input, with submissions due by September 14, 2026. This study involves coordination with federal agencies such as the Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Nuclear Energy (ONE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), highlighting potential future procurement and policy shifts in nuclear energy infrastructure and regulation within the state.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals and contractors in nuclear energy technology, regulatory consulting, environmental assessment, and workforce development should evaluate opportunities arising from this comprehensive state-led study.
- The RFI deadline has passed, but ongoing study phases may lead to future solicitations or contracts related to nuclear infrastructure modernization and regulatory compliance.
- Engagement with GPI and federal agencies involved can position companies to influence policy and prepare for upcoming procurement opportunities in Minnesota's nuclear energy sector.
- Organizations should consider aligning capabilities with federal licensing and environmental standards to meet potential future requirements emerging from this study.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- Great Plains Institute (GPI)
- Office of Nuclear Energy (ONE)
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

### Key Quotes
> We set ourselves a goal that we now have to correct, but we simply don’t have enough energy generation capacity.
> — Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany

### Sources
- [Nuke the Mandate, Free the Nukes! Request for information due midnight.](https://www.americanexperiment.org/nuke-the-mandate-free-the-nukes-request-for-information-due-midnight) - Center of the American Experiment