Microsoft and Constellation deal for nuclear power for 835MW

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- Microsoft has partnered with Constellation Energy to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania. This plant, which was shut down in 2019, will be brought back online to supply power to Microsoft's AI data centers. The plant's reopening is expected by 2028, following a comprehensive review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This deal highlights the growing demand for reliable, carbon-free energy sources to support the increasing power needs of AI and data centers. The agreement involves significant investment from Constellation, which plans to spend $1.6 billion without state or federal aid, although federal tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act will apply to the power produced. The deal has received mixed reactions, with some praising it for potential economic benefits and job creation, while others express concerns over nuclear safety and the use of public subsidies.