NextEra is seeking the Iowa Utility Commission’s (IUC) approval to recommission the 615-megawatt Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, with hopes of breaking ground sometime in 2026.
The proposal includes waivers that would allow for some early construction work on parts of the plant that do not generate electricity before final IUC approval is granted in order to meet project deadlines, according to a spokesperson for the company.
Last month, NextEra announced an agreement to supply Google with the majority of the power generated at the plant over 25 years. Google has been eyeing land for a new data center in unincorporated Linn County, though no formal announcements have been made. Google is currently building another data center in southwest Cedar Rapids…