Operations extended at Xcel Energy’s Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant until 2040
In signing off on increased storage of spent nuclear fuel at Xcel Energy’s Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) last week greenlit a further 10 years of operation at the site. As a result, Monticello will be in operation until 2040. Together with... Read More »TVA approves $15B investment plans to cover next three years
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently approved $15 billion of investments for the next three years, earmarked for new electric generation, upgrades, and reliability endeavors. According to the TVA, the seven-state region it covers saw nearly no electric load growth during the decade befo... Read More »Eversource helps Connecticut town conduct energy efficiency upgrades
The Town of New Milford, Conn., is saving about 1.25 million kilowatt-hours (KWH) of power annually following major energy efficiency upgrades to 12 community buildings. The 1.25 million KWH of savings is the equivalent of nearly 900 metric tons of CO2. Specifically, the town made energy effi... Read More »GAO report reviews NRC’s readiness to approve advanced nuclear reactor applications
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report recently that assesses the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) preparedness to review and approve advanced nuclear reactor applications. The GAO report, titled Nuclear Power: NRC Needs to Take Additional Actions to Prepare to Licen... Read More »DOE reports predict rapid growth for wind power sector
The past year brought major gains for the U.S. wind power sector, both in terms of new electricity capacity installed and capital investments. And according to three new reports from the Department of Energy (DOE), wind power is likely to continue rapidly growing in the days ahead. In 2022, wind ... Read More »ComEd powers facilities on 100 percent carbon-free energy from Constellation
Chicago-based ComEd now officially powers its facilities wholly with carbon-free energy, thanks to an hourly match supply arrangement with energy supplier Constellation. Constellation was chosen following a competitive procurement ComEd kicked off for retail electric service. As a result, most of... Read More »Credit: Duke Energy