U.S. developers signed sale and purchase agreements (SPA) for 40 million tons per annum of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2025 from planned export facilities, according to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) […]
U.S. electricity generation in 2025 hit a record, again
U.S. electricity net generation reached a record in 2025 based on data from our Electricity Data Browser. In 2025, the United States generated 4.43 terawatthours (TWh) of electricity, up 2.8% from 2024 […]
In midst of boom, new energy platform promises to boost home battery payback by up to $1,500 a year
New energy optimisation platform launches into the midst of Cheaper Home Batteries boom with the promise it can supercharge ROI, no behaviour change required. The post In midst of boom, new energy […]
The Real Barriers to Power Sector Carbon Capture
Despite growing technical maturity, post-combustion carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects for power generation continue to face decisive hurdles. Integration complexity, financing structures, and risk The post The Real Barriers to Power […]
A Historic First: NRC Clears TerraPower’s Natrium Nuclear Reactor for Construction
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on March 4 authorized staff to issue a construction permit for TerraPower’s Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 in Kemmerer, Wyoming—the first commercial reactor the agency has approved […]
Cuba Suffers Widespread Power Outage After Guiteras Plant Failure: Timeline of the National Grid Restoration
On March 4, the Cuban Electric Union (UNE) reported, through its official account on the social network X, that at 12:35 pm a partial power outage occurred affecting the national grid from […]
Digging deep for super hot geothermal
Despite its ability to deliver ample carbon-free energy, the potential of geothermal — both conventional and enhanced — is limited by the number of drilling sites close enough to the earth’s surface. […]
Utilities are spending billions on the data center boom. What are the risks?
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The data centers being planned and built across the U.S. need a massive amount of electricity, and utilities are racing […]
Reliability risk isn’t just about capacity anymore
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Tapas Peshin is senior product manager at PCI Energy Solutions. The North American Electric Reliability Corp.’s latest Long‑Term Reliability Assessment […]
Coal-to-Gas Conversions Approved for Two Arizona Power Plants
Energy regulators in Arizona have given the go-ahead to convert several units at two coal-fired power plants in the state to burn natural gas. The post Coal-to-Gas Conversions Approved for Two Arizona […]
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