Shuttered Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Poised for 2027 Restart

Constellation Energy announced Tuesday it is accelerating plans to restart Unit 1 of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant by 2027, as mounting power demand and evolving energy policy breathe new life into the once-retired facility. The proposal could make Three Mile Island the first U.S. nuclear plant to resume operations after decommissioning, a powerful symbol amid renewed bipartisan support for nuclear power. Speaking to reporters and regulators, Constellation CEO Joseph Dominguez emphasized the grid’s growing need for clean baseload electricity,…