U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County will help power data centers while bringing down utility rates when it reopens later this year.
Wright discussed the plant during a media availability Monday in Lansing after an event with U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, which he said was largely focused on affordability.
While some environmental groups oppose the Palisades facility reopening, Wright said the United States must grow the capacity of its power grid before decommissioning facilities.
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