The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will address regulatory issues around colocating large loads, such as data centers, at power plant sites, FERC Chairman Mark Christie said in an interview. “Colocation is a […]
US wholesale power prices to rise about 7% in most regions in 2025: EIA
Wholesale power prices will rise in most regions of the U.S. this year except the Northwest and parts of Texas, according to a Monday report from the Energy Information Administration. “Other regions […]
The Small Nuclear Reactor Revolution Is Underway
Small modular reactor (SMR) technology has improved immensely in recent years, as several nuclear power companies around the globe aim to launch small-scale nuclear projects to provide clean energy within the next […]
Transportation Secretary Seeks Rollback of Biden’s Fuel Economy Standards
The order is the latest Trump administration effort against Biden-era initiatives that intended to promote electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. via NYT > Climate and Environment https://ift.tt/ti8KVYj
Big Oil Set to Book Lowest Quarterly Profits in Three Years
The five biggest international oil and gas majors are expected to report in the coming weeks their lowest quarterly earnings in three years, data compiled by Bloomberg showed on Tuesday. Lower oil […]
Renewables thrive as grid demand soars, and coal states suffer from repeated outages
The Australian Energy Market Operator has hailed the continuing evolution of Australia’s electricity grid, highlighting the record output and market share of renewables amid record demand, and the ongoing coal plant failures […]
PG&E, other electric utilities call for Senate to pass forest management bill
Electric utilities are calling for the U.S. Senate to pass legislation aimed at reducing wildfire intensity and restoring forest health, in part by allowing power companies greater leeway around vegetation management. The […]
NextEra partners with GE Vernova to build ‘gigawatts’ of gas generation
Dive Brief: NextEra Energy and GE Vernova will work together to speed the development of gas turbine projects, NextEra officials said during the company’s fourth quarter earnings call on Friday. GE Vernova […]
Can Geothermal Become a Major US Energy Source Under Trump?
The bubbling sulfur springs and powerful, majestic geysers of Yellowstone National Park are visible manifestations of the potential for geothermal energy in the United States. Yet for various reasons — including logistics, […]
Dwindling List Of EVTOL Firms Shrinks Further
The inevitable is occurring in the dead end space of Jetsons urban air mobility fantasies. Two more origami rotorcraft have left the vertiport for the great airplane graveyard in the sky as […]
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