Energy secretary says data centers ‘crucial’ for country’s future
U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary James Danly spoke in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, highlighting the importance of data centers for the country's future. He advocated for a "nuclear renaissance" to meet the increasing electricity demands driven by these facilities.
U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary James Danly visited Iowa to discuss the vital role of data centers in the nation's future, alongside the need for a "nuclear renaissance" to address rising electricity demands.
Speaking at an energy symposium in Cedar Rapids, hosted by Corridor Business Journal, Danly's remarks focused on the potential restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center, emphasizing nuclear power as a solution for the country's growing energy needs to support infrastructure like data centers.