The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded up to $21 million for research on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for fusion energy.
“These awards will enable fusion researchers to take advantage of recent rapid advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning,â€... Read More »
Tapping into demand response technologies as a means to support grid stability, Entergy New Orleans is now offering residential and business customers the chance to reduce energy usage during high demand periods and earn incentives along the way.
“Entergy New Orleans is committed to providing a... Read More »
In its 2019 Corporate Sustainability Report released this week, El Paso Electric (EPE) showcased a slew of sustainability initiatives and their effects, from moves to renewable energy, to energy efficiency and charitable efforts.
The company has committed to reducing its per megawatt carbon footp... Read More »
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the plan submitted by Duke Energy Florida to decommission the Crystal River Nuclear Plant (CR3) by 2038.
The decommissioning timeline is 36 years earlier than originally planned.
“Duke’s transaction requires no additional funds from its... Read More »
Dominion Energy acquired the 62.5-megawatt Madison Solar facility in Orange County, Va., from Cypress Creek Renewables.
The facility is expected to enter service in the second quarter of 2022. About 660 acres of land in Locust Grove, Va., are being purchased to house the solar development.
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U.S. coal stockpiles have increased to 152 million tons as coal-fired generation has fallen to a 42-year low, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported.
The 152 million tons is the highest level in three years. This comes as EIA expects coal to drop from providing the second-large... Read More »
Under the terms of a new power purchase agreement, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Avangrid Renewables will build and make use of the 200 MW Golden Hills Wind Farm in Sherman County, Ore.
“The Golden Hills Wind Farm builds upon our strong track record of successful renewable energy projects in the... Read More »
Xcel Energy Inc. and the City of Boulder, Colo., on Aug. 18 released slightly revised franchise, settlement and partnership agreements that address myriad community concerns regarding the city’s local power plan and the investor-owned utility’s future operations in Boulder.
According to the B... Read More »
In the wake of high winds and storms that devastated a wide swath of Iowa last week, Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy line crews, joined by workers from around the country, have restored power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses.
Work continues, however, with assistance from mor... Read More »
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) announced the launch of four new rural battery storage projects this week.
The projects are being done in partnership with five electric cooperatives and the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity. The projects are funded in pa... Read More »