US DOE loans $1.9B to NextEra for Iowa nuclear plant restart

The Trump administration announced a $1.9 billion loan to NextEra Energy to restart Iowa's only nuclear plant, expected to power over 500,000 homes. This marks a significant federal investment in nuclear energy, aligning with broader policy support for baseload power. The restart's timeline and regulatory approvals remain uncertain, but the loan signals a shift toward nuclear as a key energy strategy.