The achievement met President Trump’s timeline for nuclear energy development. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the third nuclear reactor under the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad…
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State Department Sanctions Cuba’s State-Owned Oil and Gas Company
Secretary Rubio said that energy has been “weaponized” by the Cuban government. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently announced sanctions against Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company Union Cuba-Petroleo…
Read MoreEnergy Secretary Issues Order to Strengthen Mid-Atlantic Power Grid Reliability
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…
Read MoreFederal Agencies Announce Ohio Energy and Data Center Partnership with Private Sector
The project includes new power generation, grid upgrades, and large-scale computing development at the Portsmouth site. The U.S. Departments of Energy and Commerce announced a public-private partnership with…
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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…
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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