Nuclear power is back in the spotlight this week, and not just in the U.S. President Donald Trump floated a plan to overhaul Ukraine’s crippled energy grid by bringing in American utility experts to manage and potentially rebuild its nuclear infrastructure. It’s a bold foreign policy play that combines energy dominance with global influence—and it’s part of a broader shift happening much closer to home.
With artificial intelligence consuming energy like a Silicon Valley startup burns through venture capital, nuclear power has suddenly become Silicon Valley’s favorite solution. Microsoft is leading the charge by partnering with Constellation Energy to reboot the dormant Three Mile Island nuclear site—yes, the same location that sparked fears after its infamous 1979 meltdown. But this time, it’s the safe reactor next door that they’re resurrecting.
Amazon, Meta, Google, and even Apple (which recently rebranded nuclear as “clean energy”) are racing to stake their claim in the nuclear revival. After years of pushing unreliable wind and solar schemes for ESG clout, Big Tech is finally waking up to the reality that intermittent energy doesn’t cut it for 24/7 AI supercomputers. “Tech companies spent a decade loudly claiming they were powered solely by renewables, undercutting both the financial and cultural foundation for the nuclear energy they now realize they need,” said Mark Nelson of Radiant Energy Group.
The numbers don’t lie. The U.S. currently runs 54 nuclear plants across 28 states, but deep blue states like New York and California have been shutting them down under pressure from environmental radicals. Indian Point, which used to power a quarter of New York’s electricity, was shuttered in 2021. California plans to close Diablo Canyon—its last nuclear plant—this year. Meanwhile, the demand for power is skyrocketing. AI alone is projected to account for 12% of all U.S. electricity consumption within the next few years.
Done right, nuclear power is the cleanest, most powerful energy source available. But decades of fear-mongering over Chernobyl and Fukushima have put it on the back burner—until now. With modern technology and safety standards, the risk is lower than ever, and the payoff is immense.
Even more bizarre is the latest player entering the nuclear game: Enron. Yes, that Enron. Led by 28-year-old Connor Gaydos, best known for the satirical “Birds Aren’t Real” conspiracy theory, Enron has filed to provide energy to Texans again, with a focus on nuclear power. Sources say the bid is real—backed by seasoned energy veteran Gregory Forego and aimed at expanding across the northern U.S. over the next few years.
“Enron is this young, fresh, innovative place for people to team up and come up with solutions to our biggest problems. And nuclear is the perfect place to start,” Gaydos told reporters.
The irony might be rich, but the reality is clear: nuclear energy isn’t just making a comeback—it’s becoming essential. As President Trump puts America back on the map for energy independence and global leadership, nuclear power is poised to be a cornerstone of that vision.
The only question left is: which state will be smart enough to light the match first?
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