Temporary actions keep certain generating units available during periods of high electricity demand. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued emergency orders allowing specific power units connected to PJM Interconnection…
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Energy Department Awards Funding to Expedite Small Modular Reactor Projects
Energy secretary says the awards “ensure we can deploy these reactors as soon as possible.” The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced more than $94 million in…
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FERC Plans Action on Large Load Electric Interconnection
The commission reviews grid policies as demand rises from data centers and other major users. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced its plans to take action…
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EPA, DOE, and DOI Participate in Groundbreaking for NESE Natural Gas Pipeline
Officials anticipate the benefits of the new pipeline. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Secretary of the Interior Doug…
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White House Directs Agencies to Pursue Lunar Nuclear Power Systems
New memo sets targets for reactor development on the Moon and in orbit by the end of the decade The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy…
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Energy Department Invests in Critical Power Grid Infrastructure
The program focuses on increasing transmission capacity and reliability through advanced technology projects. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a funding opportunity of about $1.9 billion through…
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Energy Department Invests in Expansion of Geothermal Energy
Reports show that the U.S. could increase its geothermal electricity capacity. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $171.5 million in funding to support “next-generation” tests for electricity generation…
Read MoreEnergy Secretary Issues Emergency Order to Keep Critical Mid-Atlantic Generation Operational
The order requires two Eddystone Units to remain available through May 2026. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order directing PJM Interconnection L.L.C. (PJM) and…
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Energy Secretary Extends Operations of Essential Coal Plant
The department cites a need for the continued use of coal-powered energy. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright renewed an emergency order, directing the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)…
Read MoreDOE Issues Emergency Orders to Keep Coal Plants Operating
Orders are intended to stabilize regional power grids during the winter months. Energy Secretary Chris Wright (DOE) issued emergency orders requiring coal-fired power plants in Colorado and Indiana…
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