NFT Novice: 8 september 2025

October 28, 2025, 12:18 AM EDT. Google and NextEra Energy announced a 25-year deal to restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa, returning the 615-MW plant to operation by early 2029 pending regulatory approval. Under the agreement, Google will buy a sizable share of the plant's output as 24/7 carbon-free energy to power its cloud and AI infrastructure, with the remainder sold to CIPCO on similar terms. NextEra will gain full ownership after acquiring CIPCO and Corn Belt Power's stake. The revival marks a major step in the convergence of Big Tech and clean baseload power, promising about 400 permanent jobs and more than $9 billion in total economic benefits for Iowa, plus local tax revenue. The deal signals a broader push to secure low-carbon, reliable generation for the AI-driven economy.