Iowa Pushes Nuclear Energy Plan to Support AI, Data Center Boom
Iowa governor also plans to sign an executive order to create a Nuclear Energy Task Force in the state.
March 3, 2025 – Iowa is trying to pass new legislation to address the state’s surging energy demands, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers.
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Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) introduced the bill in early February, which has recently cleared key state legislative committees and is now set for review by the appropriations committee. The bill, along subsequent moves, aims to strengthen Iowa’s energy grid in response to massive AI developments.
Molly Severn, Reynolds’ legislative liaison, said in a subcommittee hearing that they are trying to assure rising tech demands will not cause utility price increases in the state.
