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NextEra Energy, Dominion Energy announce all-stock merger to create world’s largest regulated utility

NextEra Energy, Inc. and Dominion Energy, Inc. have agreed to combine in an all-stock transaction that would create the world’s largest regulated electric utility by market capitalization, the companies announced Monday. The deal is valued at $66.8 billion, according to…

Google to shift data center plans from rural Linn County to Palo

Google has abandoned its plans to construct a data center in unincorporated Linn County, and…

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Duane Arnold Energy Center rezoning officially approved

The rezoning of the Duane Arnold Energy Center property was officially approved Wednesday morning by…

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Linn County approves second reading of Duane Arnold rezoning, along with host community agreement

The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday, Jan. 7 to approve the second reading…

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Linn County supervisors schedule last two readings for Duane Arnold rezoning

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has scheduled its final two public meetings to consider…

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Linn County approves first reading of rezoning for Duane Arnold nuclear plant

Before a packed house of local residents, business and industry leaders, the Linn County Board…

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Benefits, concerns raised at public information meeting on proposed Duane Arnold restart

From water usage and environmental concerns to economic impact and job creation, local residents shared…

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Federal agency grants waiver to propel potential Duane Arnold restart

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a waiver request from NextEra Duane Arnold…

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NextEra taking more steps to restart Duane Arnold nuclear plant

NextEra Energy is taking more steps in its proposal to restart the Duane Arnold Energy…

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Linn County board recommends approval of nuclear energy zoning code

A new Linn County ordinance amendment creating an exclusive use zoning district for nuclear power…

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With potential Duane Arnold restart, Linn County begins discussion of nuclear zoning code

The potential reopening of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo is still several years…

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NextEra president addresses Duane Arnold nuclear plant’s potential restart

NextEra Energy chairman, president and chief executive officer John Ketchum said this week the company…

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Lawsuit against Duane Arnold Solar projects dismissed

A Linn County District Court judge has rejected a civil lawsuit filed by a group…

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Iowa Utilities Board issues generating certificates for Coggon, Duane Arnold solar projects

The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) has issued certificates of public convenience, use and necessity for…

Linn supervisors approve second consideration of Duane Arnold Solar rezoning request

UPDATE: Rezoning requests for a pair of industrial-scale solar projects near the former Duane Arnold…

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UPDATE: Linn County reschedules public meetings on Duane Arnold Solar rezoning proposals

A public hearing and first considering of a rezoning proposal for a pair of Duane…