Nuclear
Data Center Executives Cool on Nuclear: 'Still a Decade Out'
Operators turn to gas and coal to meet data’s power demands.
Energy
The rapid rise of cloud computing and artificial intelligence has placed an unprecedented strain on America’s energy grid.
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Outdated permitting systems could stymie nuclear projects needed for tomorrow’s data centers, panelists said.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.
Nuclear
Rep. Randy Weber: More Nuclear Power for Data Centers
Big tech companies have been pursuing nuclear power as electricity demands increase.
Data Center
Manufacturing Behind Surging Energy Demand for Data Centers, Says U.S. Chamber Official
Guith said natural gas was a key factor in keeping electricity affordable.
Nuclear
Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant May Return to Fuel Microsoft AI Data Center
Plan to restart the storied Pennsylvania reactor reflects the growing convergence of Big Tech’s energy demand.
Data Center
Final Call for Data Centers, Nuclear Power, and Broadband Summit – March 27, 2025
The event will take place at Clyde’s of Gallery Place starting at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 8:15 a.m.
