Tech companies want nuclear power. Some utilities are throwing up roadblocks

Tech companies are looking to directly connect data centers to nuclear plants as they seek clean energy to power artificial intelligence. Power companies like Constellation Energy and Vistra are in talks with customers interested in this approach. However, there is controversy around connecting data centers directly to nuclear plants, with some utilities challenging agreements between tech companies and energy providers. Data centers require a significant amount of power, comparable to the capacity of a nuclear reactor. Despite the controversy, some power companies and tech companies believe that co-locating data centers with nuclear plants is the fastest and most cost-effective way to meet the growing demand for power.