The Nuclear Option: Why AI Data Centers Are Turning to Next-Gen Power

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AI’s explosive growth has intensified demand for power, with data centers projected to consume up to 10% of U.S. electricity by 2030. Traditional grids are straining under the load, which is why new solutions are emerging—like Google’s recent agreement to source power from Kairos Power’s advanced Hermes 2 nuclear reactor. This marks a significant shift in how tech giants plan to sustain AI infrastructure at scale. At Resource Professional Solutions, we understand that these projects require specialized talent across energy, IT, and engineering. Our project-based staffing solutions deliver the teams that make next-gen energy projects possible. Contact us today to secure the experts shaping the AI-powered future. 

AI’s Energy Challenge Goes Nuclear

AI isn’t just an IT story; it’s an energy story. With AI models requiring massive computing capacity, the energy footprint of data centers is growing at a pace that threatens to overwhelm traditional infrastructure.

That’s why Google’s August 2025 announcement stands out. In partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Kairos Power, Google will source power from Hermes 2, an advanced nuclear reactor, to fuel its Tennessee and Alabama data centers. Unlike conventional plants, Hermes 2 uses molten salt technology designed for efficiency, reliability, and reduced water use.

This signals a turning point: AI’s future isn’t possible without rethinking the way we generate and deliver power. 

IT: Securing and Scaling AI Systems

AI is driving unprecedented demand for cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system integration. Businesses can’t simply expand their digital footprint; they need IT specialists who can design, secure, and maintain AI-ready systems.

Through our IT staffing services, Resource Professional Solutions connects companies with cloud engineers, security experts, and network architects who keep AI systems reliable and secure.

Energy & Engineering: Meeting Soaring Power Demands

AI’s rapid growth is as much a physical challenge as it is digital. Data centres currently use 3–4% of U.S. electricity, and the Department of Energy projects this could surpass 10% by 2030. This explosive demand is already forcing utilities and tech companies to seek new solutions.

In August 2025, the Tennessee Valley Authority, Google, and Kairos Power announced a landmark partnership to explore advanced nuclear energy as a long-term power source for AI infrastructure. Developments like this underscore the need for skilled engineers, energy specialists, and project managers who can design, expand, and modernize the infrastructure that keeps AI running.

Finance & Accounting: Managing the Investment

The scale of these projects is staggering. Expanding power grids, building data centres, and funding clean energy solutions will require hundreds of billions in investment. Companies need finance professionals who can manage budgets, track compliance, and translate AI-driven insights into sustainable strategies.

RPS delivers controllers, analysts, and compliance experts who ensure AI projects remain financially accountable.

Project-Based Teams for a Fast-Moving Industry

AI’s pace leaves no room for long hiring cycles. Companies that wait months to build permanent teams risk falling behind. With project-based staffing from Resource Professional Solutions, businesses gain immediate access to specialists across IT, engineering, and energy. Whether it’s power planning, grid expansion, or AI system integration, RPS delivers the right expertise at the right time — giving companies the flexibility to scale without the weight of long-term payroll commitments. 

Partner with RPS to Power the Future of AI

The nuclear option isn’t just a headline—it’s a workforce challenge. Delivering advanced reactors and AI-ready data centers requires coordinated staffing across energy, IT, engineering, and construction.

At Resource Professional Solutions, we provide the project-based teams that make these ambitious projects possible. From engineers and IT specialists to compliance and construction experts, we deliver the talent to keep AI infrastructure strong, secure, and sustainable.

Contact us today to see how we can help your business staff for the next wave of AI power. 

Frequently Asked Questions

AI infrastructure projects face heavy oversight around data security, energy use, and financial reporting. Compliance ensures that builds are legally sound, audit-ready, and able to scale without disruption. 

Compliance is not just paperwork; it requires specialists across IT, engineering, and finance. Project-based compliance teams from RPS help businesses align with regulations early, reducing costly delays and audit risks. Contact us to learn how we can support your compliance strategy. 

Cybersecurity experts, compliance officers, project managers, and financial controllers are highly sought after. These professionals keep both systems and spending aligned with evolving standards. 

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