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Another shuttered nuclear power plant is getting new life, thanks to Big Tech

Another shuttered nuclear power plant is getting new life, thanks to Big Tech

Update: 2025-10-30
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Google teams up with NextEra Energy to revive Iowa's Duane Arnold nuclear plant, aiming to power AI data centers with clean energy. This move marks a significant step for Google in finding reliable, carbon-free power sources as tech companies grapple with increasing energy demands. If successful, the Duane Arnold plant could restart in 2029, potentially setting a precedent for reviving retired nuclear plants across the US.

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Another shuttered nuclear power plant is getting new life, thanks to Big Tech

Another shuttered nuclear power plant is getting new life, thanks to Big Tech