Three Mile Island nuclear plant prepares for restart to power Microsoft data centers

The Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania is set to restart operations in early 2025 after being dormant since 2019. Constellation Energy plans to refurbish the facility, including its cooling towers, to supply power to Microsoft’s data centers. The project will cost at least $1.6 billion and involve thousands of workers. Microsoft has agreed to pay significantly more for nuclear power compared to renewable sources, highlighting the demand for electricity in the tech sector. Local activists plan to challenge the plant's licensing and safety measures. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a public hearing on October 25 regarding Constellation's restart plans.