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flag U.S. utilities are boosting natural gas power plants to meet rising demand from AI, electrification, and population growth, sparking renewed interest in nuclear energy.

flag U.S. utilities are rapidly expanding natural gas power capacity to meet surging electricity demand from AI data centers, electrification, and population growth, with major investments by Talen Energy, Vistra, and Constellation. flag Talen Energy announced a $3.45 billion deal to acquire 2.6 GW of gas plants in the PJM region, adding to previous acquisitions. flag Duke Energy is evaluating a 1,360-MW gas plant in North Carolina, part of broader plans to replace aging coal plants. flag While gas is cleaner than coal, its emissions are driving renewed interest in nuclear power as a low-carbon alternative, with advanced reactors expected to contribute after 2030.

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