Nuclear
First U.S. Utility Seeks Permit for a Small Nuclear Reactor
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Tuesday it had submitted a construction permit application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a small, modular nuclear reactor.
Energy
The rapid rise of cloud computing and artificial intelligence has placed an unprecedented strain on America’s energy grid.
EU
After Spain's Blackout, Questions About Renewable Energy Are Back
Some are questioning the wisdom of decommissioning nuclear reactors that provide a stable form of energy compared to renewables.
AI
Data Center Investment for AI Critical in Race Against China: Altman, Tech Execs
By 2028, data centers could consume up to 12% of the nation’s electricity.
Energy
Governors Ink Regional Pact to Expand Nuclear Energy in the West
Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming sign joint agreement to coordinate energy development.
Nuclear
Data Center Executives Cool on Nuclear: 'Still a Decade Out'
Operators turn to gas and coal to meet data’s power demands.
Energy
New West Va. Law Grants Sweeping Exemptions to Attract Data Centers
No Public Service Commission oversight, no local permitting, no building inspections.
American Energy
Big Tech's Energy Demands Making Coal Power Plants Attractive
President Trump is wielding emergency authority to entice utilities to keep older coal-fired plants online and producing electricity.
EU
At Energy Summit, UK Touts Green Power as Boost to Security, But U.S. Differs
The UK message was at odds with a U.S. official, who called policies that push for clean power over fossil fuels 'harmful and dangerous.'
permitting
Green Energy Supporters Pushed for Faster Permitting. Trump Is Doing It, But Not for Solar or Wind
Solar is the fastest-growing source of electricity generation in the U.S.
Energy
China Dominates Solar + Trump Tariffs Target China = Higher Costs for U.S. Industry
President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China threatens to crimp a massive source of solar panels and parts.
Energy
States Challenge Federal Nuclear Rules to Advance Small Reactors
Louisiana joins multi-state legal effort to ease deployment of next-gen nuclear tech.
Infrastructure
Judge Orders Federal Agencies to Spend Billions on Infrastructure and Energy
A Trump executive order put projects funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and 2022 Inflation Reduction Act on hold.
Energy
Confusion Reigns After Trump Exempts Electronics From New Tariff Regime
Trump administration officials have also indicated that additional, sector-specific tariffs targeting electronics are on the way.
Energy
Panelists Warn of ‘Choke Points’ in America’s Nuclear Energy Future
Permitting delays, transmission backlogs, siting fights, and supply chain gaps top the list.
Energy
AI’s Energy Appetite Is Growing; Permitting Delays Could Starve It
Outdated permitting systems could stymie nuclear projects needed for tomorrow’s data centers, panelists said.
House Appropriations
‘Nuclear Congressman’ Says Small Modular Reactors Key to Data Center Growth
With AI, broadband, and cloud infrastructure stressing the grid, Fleischmann wants to put nuclear reactors on-site.
