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Retrieved from Idaho National Lab.
US Army seeks nuclear microreactors for reliable on-site generation
Other military branches and government agencies could replicate the RFI for prototype on-site microreactor power plants, USNIC Chair Jeff Merrifield said.
By Brian Martucci • June 17, 2024 -
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Utility self-funding rules for interconnection upgrades may unfairly drive up costs: FERC
The commission raised several concerns about ISO-NE, MISO, PJM and SPP rules that allow transmission owners to pay for and profit on network upgrades for interconnection customers.
By Ethan Howland • June 17, 2024 -
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The U.S. clean energy transition is expected to accelerate in 2024 but faces question around transmission, financing, federal elections and other issues.
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CAISO board approves ‘transformational’ grid interconnection reforms
The reforms aim to advance projects that are most likely to succeed, in part by prioritizing projects targeting areas in California with available transmission capacity.
By Ethan Howland • June 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Basin Electric faces $471M in customer rebates for putting nonutility expenses in rates
A FERC administrative law judge also found Basin Electric was imprudent when it failed to consider replacing coal-fired power plants with potentially less expensive generation.
By Ethan Howland • June 13, 2024 -
Retrieved from Arizona Corporation Commission.
Arizona regulators say UNSE 200-MW gas expansion can proceed without environmental certificate
State law requires a certificate of environmental compatibility for power plant additions of 100 MW or more, but UNS Electric’s proposal has four units, each with a nameplate capacity of 50 MW.
By Robert Walton • June 13, 2024 -
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TerraPower begins construction at 345-MW advanced reactor site in Wyoming
The company expects to begin building non-nuclear electricity generation infrastructure in 2025, TerraPower chairman Bill Gates said Monday.
By Brian Martucci • June 12, 2024 -
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Deep DiveAs NVIDIA, IBM and others apply AI to boost utilities, regulatory and data privacy obstacles abound
The “move fast and break things” business model of the technology sector is meeting the regulated spending and reliability imperatives of the utility sector.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from US Department of Energy.
NV Energy proposes 400 MW gas peakers, more than 1 GW each of solar, storage in 2024 IRP
The cost of the Greenlink Nevada transmission project has risen 70%, to $4.2 billion, due to inflation, supply chain constraints and labor costs, the utility said.
By Robert Walton • June 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from GE Hitachi.
Nuclear Innovation Alliance offers road map to catalyze advanced nuclear development
Project sponsors and the federal government can do more to share project risk and cover budget overruns for early projects, the group found.
By Brian Martucci • June 10, 2024 -
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As major energy projects face 20% cost overruns, Bain consultants outline potential fixes
One U.S. electric utility cut the construction costs of a multiyear solar program by 15% by changing its operating model, according to a report from Bain.
By Ethan Howland • June 7, 2024 -
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DOE announces $180M, new strategy to accelerate path to commercial-based fusion energy
The U.S. Department of Energy also announced awards totaling $46 million to eight companies to speed development of private-sector fusion pilots.
By Robert Walton • June 7, 2024 -
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AI, data center electricity demand could drive advanced nuclear investment: NERC head Jim Robb
But co-location agreements between existing nuclear facilities and data centers should be scrutinized for potential impacts on other customers, said Tony Clark, a former FERC commissioner.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2024 -
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Biden administration targets nuclear cost overruns and construction delays as report questions SMRs
Following recent challenges with Plant Vogtle and global small modular reactor projects, the administration has created a working group to offer ideas for more cost-effective nuclear energy deployments.
By Brian Martucci • June 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Entergy Texas
Entergy proposes gas-fired power plants in Southeast Texas totaling 1.2 GW, continuing state’s gas boom
The utility says it must increase its generating capacity by 40% over the next four years to meet new population and economic growth in its service territory.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2024 -
Retrieved from Idaho National Laboratory.
Light-water SMRs here to stay despite early challenges: DOE lab nuclear scientist
Three Idaho National Laboratory scientists spoke about the lab’s advanced reactor projects and the future of nuclear power at a May 23 presentation.
By Brian Martucci • June 3, 2024 -
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Pathways Initiative advances plan for independent power market organization for the West
The initiative aims to develop a plan for a new regional organization to oversee wholesale power markets by the end of the year.
By Ethan Howland • June 3, 2024 -
Retrieved from US Department of Energy.
NV Energy opts to join CAISO-developed day-ahead market over SPP alternative
“This may represent a market that is too good to pass up for a lot of other Western utilities,” Advanced Energy United’s Brian Turner said.
By Ethan Howland • June 3, 2024 -
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Vistra, ENGIE and other developers move to tap $5B Texas Energy Fund for 41 GW of gas-fired projects
The fund will provide low-interest loans for new generation. “Our plan is to expand this program in the upcoming legislative session,” said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
By Robert Walton • June 3, 2024 -
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Duke to offer expanded suite of clean energy options to Amazon, Google, other large customers
The proposed framework — developed in collaboration with Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nucor — includes “innovative financing” to support emerging technologies like advanced nuclear and long-duration storage in the Carolinas.
By Ethan Howland • May 30, 2024 -
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Earthjustice leads lawsuit seeking stricter EPA coal plant wastewater rules
The EPA estimates its recently updated wastewater rule, which exempts power plants that retire before 2034, will cause about 5.8 GW of coal-fired capacity to shutter.
By Ethan Howland • May 30, 2024 -
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Existing, not advanced, reactors best for companies seeking 24/7 clean energy soon: Morgan Lewis panel
A recent webinar held by the law firm explored possibilities and barriers for industrial companies, raw material extractors and data centers looking at nuclear energy for reliable, low-carbon energy.
By Brian Martucci • May 28, 2024 -
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FERC rebuffs states, upholds approval of PJM capacity market plan for Delmarva region
The agency rejected a rehearing request from a coalition that included American Municipal Power, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative and regulators and ratepayer advocates from Delaware and Maryland.
By Ethan Howland • May 28, 2024 -
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CAISO board approves $6.1B transmission plan with focus on access to clean energy
The grid operator will adopt heightened oversight of two major offshore wind transmission projects to make sure their development remains needed.
By Ethan Howland • May 24, 2024 -
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US power demand expected to jump 2.7% this summer, plus 5 other takeaways from FERC’s open meeting
Data center demand is expected to grow to almost 21 GW this year and 35 GW in 2030, up from 19 GW in 2023, FERC staff said Thursday.
By Ethan Howland • May 24, 2024 -
EEI joins AEP, Duke, other utilities in suing EPA over power plant greenhouse gas rule
The trade group for investor-owned utilities contends it is “premature” to set emission limits based on carbon capture technology.
By Ethan Howland • May 23, 2024
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