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Amazon announces small modular reactor deals with Dominion, X-energy, Energy Northwest
The digital retail and web services company led a $500 million investment in X-energy and will support the development of more than 600 MW of SMR capacity in Washington and Virginia.
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Sponsored by Black & Veatch
Are utilities ready for data centers’ big AI energy?
Amidst challenges of renewable integration and aging infrastructure, Black & Veatch’s new report signals data center power demands may test utilities’ capacity planning.
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IRA likely insulated US renewables developers from falling profit margins: Baringa
The U.S. renewables sector should return to a trend of increasing profit margins and declining levelized energy costs within the next year or two — with some caveats, said Caspian Conran, a lead economist at Baringa.
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Solarcycle reaches panel recycling agreement with Runergy Alabama
Solarcycle will both recycle Runergy’s decommissioned panels and provide the manufacturer with glass for new panels via its Georgia facility, which is slated to open in 2026.
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Dominion unveils plans to add 21 GW of clean energy, 5.9 GW of gas generation by 2039
Dominion Energy filed its 2024 integrated resource plan with Virginia regulators on Tuesday, proposing an “all of the above” approach to meet “unprecedented” electricity demand.
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BPA plans $3 billion in transmission projects, including 500-kV lines
The planned transmission across Oregon and Washington comes as the Southwest Power Pool and California Independent System Operator aim to expand wholesale power markets in the West.
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California enrolls 515 MW in load management program featuring 200 MW VPP
More than a quarter of a million participants are helping to ensure a reliable electric grid during extreme demand, the California Energy Commission said.
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DOE finalizes $861M loan guarantee for Puerto Rico solar, storage
The projects, led by a joint venture of AES and TotalEnergies, will add 200 MW of solar generation and up to 285 MW/1,140 MWh of standalone energy storage.
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Google, Kairos Power ink 500-MW advanced nuclear reactor deal
The master development agreement has Kairos delivering the first small modular reactor by 2030 and developing, building and operating additional power plants through 2035.
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GM Energy launches ‘PowerBank’ home energy storage unit for EVs
Customers can pair two stationary batteries for up to 35.4 kWh of energy storage, enough to power an average U.S. home for up to 20 hours.
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1-hour batteries can increase transmission-constrained renewable energy values 81%: LBNL
Due in part to differing generation and load profiles, solar hybrid plants achieve the bulk of their capacity revenue with about half as much storage as wind hybrid plants, a study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found.
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Possible PJM market changes could lower near-term capacity prices: Morgan Stanley
A planned delay in the grid operator’s upcoming capacity auction could spark greater demand for behind-the-meter deals between data centers and nuclear power plants, Morgan Stanley analysts said.
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New York Power Authority seeks up to 575 MW of renewables for NYC
The power would be provided via the Hudson Transmission Project cable, which currently delivers energy from the PJM Interconnection to the New York ISO.
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Opinion
Mining for talent: Education’s crucial role in America’s clean energy, mineral-driven future
Amid a clean energy revolution and a precarious geopolitical landscape, effectively bridging the educational gap in mining and engineering is pivotal for securing America's technological and environmental future.
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CBRE acquires NRG Energy’s renewable advisory group
The deal will bolster its ability to help clients integrate renewable energy across their real estate portfolios and facilitate clean power deals, CBRE says.
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AEP Ohio urges PUC to reject ‘Hail Mary’ data center tariff proposal from Amazon, others
Google, Microsoft and Meta joined Constellation Energy and other organizations last week in proposing terms for connecting “electricity-intensive” customers to the grid.
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Tribal nations want utility-scale clean energy, but upfront costs pose a barrier
The deposit required to remain in an interconnection queue can cost tribes $5 million dollars on short notice, says Chéri Smith, CEO of the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy.
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Xcel reaches agreement to add 4.2 GW of clean energy in Upper Midwest
Xcel Energy would add 3.2 GW of wind, 600 MW of battery storage and 400 MW of solar by 2030 under a settlement agreement filed earlier this month with Minnesota regulators.
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States can boost advanced nuclear business case with focus beyond electricity: report
A new report from NARUC and NASEO highlights Generation III+ and IV reactors’ potential to support industrial processes, mining, district heating and data center operations.
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Opinion
Turning the US hydrogen field of dreams into reality
Perhaps a line from the classic American film “Field of Dreams” best summarizes the approach to hydrogen production and infrastructure: “If you build it, they will come.”
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PJM plans to delay upcoming capacity auction by six months
The delay will give the PJM Interconnection time to craft potential market reforms sought by state utility regulators and others, the grid operator said.
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US energy transition path currently in line with 2.6 degrees Celsius temperature rise: BNEF
The nation is currently on track to cut just 22% of its carbon emissions by 2030, compared with the 50% needed to reach its Paris Agreement goals.
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DOE allocates $43M+ to advance industrial decarbonization technologies
The projects selected for the funding are expected to have implications for operators of industrial and commercial buildings, a U.S. Department of Energy official says.
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Opinion
How clean energy legislation can incentivize US mineral production
Both presidential candidates generally agree on the importance of supporting U.S. critical mineral projects given their role in securely supplying key industries, from defense manufacturers to automotive companies.
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US banks largely lagging on implementing best practices for net-zero: report
“What we see today in terms of their implementation and operationalizing of those [net-zero] commitments is far from sufficient,” the director of the Sierra Club’s Fossil-Free Finance Campaign said.
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‘Split incentive gap’ impedes building decarbonization, SMI says, as it suggests solutions
Emission reduction targets, legislative measures and green leases can resolve the misalignment between landlords and tenants in decarbonization efforts, the Sustainable Markets Initiative says.