Constellation Energy plans to invest $1.6B to revive Three Mile Island nuclear plant, supplying power to Microsoft's data centers under a 20-year contract.

Constellation Energy plans to invest $1.6 billion to revive Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear plant, aiming to supply power to Microsoft's data centers under a 20-year contract. Set to take four years, the project will restore the dormant Unit 1 reactor, providing 835 megawatts of carbon-free electricity. However, it faces regulatory challenges and potential local opposition. Successful revival could signal a new era for the nuclear industry amid rising energy demands.

October 22, 2024
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