NextEra Energy, which partnered with Google to revive an Iowa nuclear power plant, gets a $1.9B loan from the Department of Energy to finance the refurbishment (Tim De Chant/TechCrunch)

NextEra Energy, in partnership with Google, received a $1.9 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund the refurbishment and restart of an Iowa nuclear power plant, aiming to extend its operating life and increase clean-energy output. The financing supports the plant’s modernization and integration with renewable resources.