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Is nuclear energy the key to powering the future of AI?
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Three Mile Island nuclear power plant plans to reopen by 2028, after being closed since 2019. The facility aims to supply power to Microsoft's data centers to support the company's AI and cloud computing projects. Constellation Energy, the plant's owner, signed a 20-year agreement with Microsoft for energy procurement. The $1.6 billion investment will modernize the plant and obtain required permits, generating 3,400 jobs and contributing $16 billion to Pennsylvania's economy. Some officials support the reopening, while local residents express concerns over nuclear waste management. The Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy highlights the importance of nuclear energy in addressing climate change and meeting energy needs. The plant previously experienced a significant incident in 1979, which led to heightened regulatory oversight but did not cause lasting health effects.
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