Voters in Kazakhstan reportedly have approved a plan that would bring the country its first nuclear power plant. Election officials said 70% of voters in a referendum held October 6 […] The post Kazakhstan Voters Show Support for Country’s First Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Limits on Power Plant Mercury, Methane Emissions
The U.S. Supreme Court has said that rules requiring power plants burning fossil fuels to reduce emissions of toxic substances can stand, dealing a blow to several Republican-led states and […] The post Supreme Court Clears Way for Limits on Power Plant Mercury, Methane Emissions appeared first on POWER Magazine.
U.S. Bank Commits $98 Million Toward NuScale SMR Project in Romania
A U.S. bank that supports technology exports to international groups is committing $98 million toward development of a small modular reactor (SMR) project in Romania. The board of directors of […] The post U.S. Bank Commits $98 Million Toward NuScale SMR Project in Romania appeared first on POWER Magazine.
$1.5B Federal Boost for Four Major Transmission Projects as DOE Unveils National Grid Study
The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded capacity contracts of up to $1.5 billion to four major transmission lines under its Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP) to aid the transfer of 7.1 […] The post $1.5B Federal Boost for Four Major Transmission Projects as DOE Unveils National Grid Study appeared first on POWER Magazine.
From Rust to AI: How America’s Industrial Heartland is Powering the Digital Revolution
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is transforming our world, but it comes with an insatiable surge in data centers that are powered by an ever-growing appetite for energy. As AI […] The post From Rust to AI: How America’s Industrial Heartland is Powering the Digital Revolution appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Clearway Starts Construction on Texas Solar and Storage Projects
California-based Clearway Energy Group said it has closed financing and started construction of standalone solar and energy storage projects in Hopkins County, Texas. The company on October 2 said the […] The post Clearway Starts Construction on Texas Solar and Storage Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Helene’s Historic Devastation Spurs Largest-Ever Mutual Aid Response, Signals Power Sector Reckoning
Electric cooperatives across the Southeast describe Hurricane Helene’s devastation as vast and unprecedented, warning that restoring some crucial infrastructure serving the not-for-profit entities’ customers will take a long and arduous […] The post Helene’s Historic Devastation Spurs Largest-Ever Mutual Aid Response, Signals Power Sector Reckoning appeared first on POWER Magazine.
New Legislation Would Expand Access to Community Solar
A New Mexico senator has introduced a bill that would support community solar projects and help expand access to solar energy across the U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D), considered […] The post New Legislation Would Expand Access to Community Solar appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Grid-Scale Deployments Drive Growth in Energy Storage
Installations of grid-scale energy storage across the U.S. continue to surge, with three states—California, Arizona, and Texas—responsible for 85% of that growth in the second quarter of this year. Data […] The post Grid-Scale Deployments Drive Growth in Energy Storage appeared first on POWER Magazine.