Overview

• The U.S. plans to add 200 gigawatts of nuclear power, equivalent to building approximately 200 new reactors, to meet increasing electricity demand and enhance energy security.
• Coal plant sites are being considered for new nuclear reactors due to existing infrastructure and experienced workforce, potentially reducing costs by up to 30%.
• Constellation Energy is set to restart Three Mile Island's Unit 1 by 2028, with Microsoft committing to purchase the plant's electricity for its data centers.
• The Department of Energy study indicates coal and nuclear sites could accommodate up to 269 gigawatts of new nuclear power, depending on reactor sizes and types.
• Restarts of shuttered nuclear plants like Three Mile Island and Palisades are seen as crucial steps, though the focus remains on deploying new reactors to meet future demand.