Restarting an aging reactor and building next-generation modular plants on the shores of the world’s largest freshwater system.
Shockwave
The Great Lakes region is in the midst of a seismic energy shakeup, from skyrocketing data center demand and a nuclear energy boom, to expanding renewables and electrification. In 2026, the Great Lakes News Collaborative will explore how shifting supply and demand affect the region and its waters.
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The energy boom is coming for Great Lakes water. Is Michigan ready?
How the region powers its growth will determine the future of the Great Lakes.