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Kentucky's Paducah Plant Selected for AI Energy Innovation

7/27/2025

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The U.S. Department of Energy has chosen Paducah’s Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Kentucky as a potential site for an AI data center and clean energy initiatives. This pivotal decision underscores Kentucky's emerging influence in energy policy and nuclear innovation, bolstered by state support and funding to propel nuclear energy projects forward.

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The U.S. Department of Energy has chosen Paducah’s Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Kentucky as a potential site for an AI data center and clean energy initiatives. This pivotal decision underscores Kentucky's emerging influence in energy policy and nuclear innovation, bolstered by state support and funding to propel nuclear energy projects forward.