Overview
- NextEra and Google announced a partnership to bring the Duane Arnold Energy Center back online, with operations targeted for the first quarter of 2029 pending regulatory approval.
- Google will buy power from the roughly 615‑megawatt plant to supply its cloud and AI operations in Iowa.
- NextEra signed agreements to acquire Central Iowa Power Cooperative and Corn Belt Power Cooperative’s combined 30% stake, positioning the company for 100% ownership.
- Central Iowa Power Cooperative will purchase the remaining output on the same terms as Google, according to NextEra.
- The companies project about 1,600 construction-related jobs, roughly 400 permanent roles, and an estimated $340 million in annual statewide economic output with about $3 million in yearly tax revenue.