US regulator approves $1.9 billion loan to spin up Iowa's dead nuclear reactor for Google

NextEra Energy secured a $1.9B loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to restart Iowa's Duane Arnold nuclear plant, with construction underway and a target completion date of late 2028 or early 2029. The project is expected to cost over $1B and generate $9B in economic benefits for Iowa over 25 years, with Google agreeing to a 25-year power purchase. NextEra has obtained major permits and plans to create thousands of jobs.

The U.S. Department of Energy finalized a $1.9 billion loan for NextEra Energy to restart Iowa's Duane Arnold nuclear plant. The project, expected to cost billions, will create jobs and power 500,000 homes. NextEra aims for completion by 2028-2029, pending Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval.

The U.S. Department of Energy approved a $1.9B loan to NextEra Energy to restart Iowa's Duane Arnold nuclear plant. NextEra aims to complete the project by 2028-2029, with an estimated $9B in economic benefits for Iowa. The plant will primarily serve Google under a 25-year power purchase agreement. Regulatory approvals are still pending, and the project faces opposition from environmental groups. NextEra expects to create over 450 permanent jobs and nearly 1,500 construction jobs. The restart al

The U.S. Department of Energy provided a $1.9 billion loan to NextEra Energy to restart the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa. Google agreed to buy power from the plant, supporting its AI and cloud infrastructure. The plant is expected to add 615 MW to the grid by 2029. Tech companies, including Microsoft and Meta, are investing in nuclear power to meet growing electricity demand.

NextEra Energy (NEE) secured a $1.9 billion loan from the U.S. DOE to restart Iowa's Duane Arnold nuclear plant, citing increased electricity demand. The plant, shut in 2020 due to low natural gas and wind power costs, will primarily supply Google's (GOOG) AI data centers. NextEra aims to complete the restart by 2029, with the DOE stating it will lower electricity costs and support jobs.

The U.S. Department of Energy loaned $1.9B to NextEra Energy to restart the decommissioned Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa, primarily to power a Google data center. NextEra expects the plant to be operational by 2029, creating jobs and supporting local power needs. The project faces regulatory hurdles and opposition from environmental groups.