US is reviving shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and to power data centers

The US Department of Energy is lending up to $4.4 billion to restart three closed nuclear plants, partly to supply data centers. Restarting an existing reactor is faster and cheaper than building a new one, though owners must retrain workers, check equipment and restore licenses. The three plants would add 2.25 gigawatts, about enough for 2 million homes and businesses.

Summary written with AI by HowTechMoves, based on reporting by The Baltimore Sun.