ESG Today writes that the nuclear reactor is located in Pennsylvania and can produce up to 835 MW of power per year, helping Microsoft address its Scope 3 emissions.

Bobby Hollis, VP of Energy, Microsoft, said that "this agreement is a major milestone in Microsoft’s efforts to help decarbonize the grid in support of our commitment to become carbon negative. Microsoft continues to collaborate with energy providers to develop carbon-free energy sources to help meet the grids’ capacity and reliability needs."

The nuclear reactor, which was shut down in 2019 due to economic reasons, will require important investments from Constellation Energy. Besides money, the company will also need multiple regulatory approvals to ensure safety, especially since the second reactor, located near the one in question, was involved in an accident back in 1979.

Should everything go to plan, the plant will go into commission in 2028.

Constellation President and CEO Joe Dominguez added that "before it was prematurely shuttered due to poor economics, this plant was among the safest and most reliable nuclear plants on the grid, and we look forward to bringing it back with a new name and a renewed mission to serve as an economic engine for Pennsylvania.