Maine Yankee Nuclear Plant DC Project

A potential data center development is under consideration at the site of the former Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant in Wiscasset, Maine. The town has been approached by a site assessor regarding the construction of a data center on town-owned property adjacent to the legacy electrical infrastructure of the defunct nuclear facility.

While the project is currently conceptual with no formal proposal submitted, town officials are exploring the possibility due to the potential economic benefits, including significant tax revenue. The existing power infrastructure is seen as a factor that could expedite construction, though its suitability for a large-scale data center and the region's power generation capacity are yet to be determined.

The former Maine Yankee plant operated from 1972 to 1996. If a proposal moves forward, it will require regulatory review, local permits, and public approval. Residents have voiced concerns regarding power supply and environmental impact.