An Iowa nuclear plant is the next contender to restart, spurred by AI data center demand
1. Duane Arnold nuclear plant plans to restart by 2028 after economic shutdown. 2. FERC has approved reconnection to the electric grid for the plant. 3. NextEra aims for power purchase agreements to support Duane Arnold's operations. 4. The restart is high-capital intensive, potentially costing $100 million in 2025. 5. Nuclear restarts show industry recovery amid demand growth from data centers.