Nuclear Plant Gets New Single Owner in License Switch
Published Date: 4/3/2026
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC to take full ownership of the Duane Arnold Energy Center by buying out two other owners. This means NextEra now controls the nuclear plant and its spent fuel storage, with official paperwork updated to show the change. The order took effect on March 30, 2026, and lasts for one year, with no new costs announced.
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