In a recently submitted letter of intent, PSEG Nuclear, LLC notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that it intends to pursue subsequent license renewal for three nuclear plants in southern New Jersey: Salem Generating Station Units 1 and 2, and Hope Creek Generating Station.
Together, t... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today finalized the energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers last week.
These updated standards—which includes a longer compliance timeline of five years—will save American utilities and commercial and industrial entities $824 million per y... Read More »
With the complexity of the bulk electric power system in North America, it has become critical for leaders across multiple sectors to come together every other year to test out stress points in the system.
The GridEx VII simulation in November, hosted by the North American Electric Reliability Co... Read More »
Tennessee is about to undergo a large energy shakeup, thanks to the announced intent of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to retire its nine unit Kingston Fossil Plant by the end of 2027 and replace it with a state of the art, combined use energy complex instead.
The plant first opened its do... Read More »
Duke Energy Florida filed for new base rates with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC), announced plans for reductions under a fuel mid-course adjustment and sought authorization for new energy efficiency goals and programs.
On top of this, these moves would incorporate 14 new solar sites... Read More »
In a plan filed with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) this week, Evergy, Inc. laid out plans for the next 20 years of customer electricity needs, with pledges to add 5,100 MW of wind and solar energy, backed by 5,200 MW of firm, dispatchable generation.
“Economic development oppor... Read More »
On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its strongest greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles to date, setting plans in motion for model years 2027-2032.
With public health and the climate crisis in focus, the EPA stated that the new standards would avoid 1 billio... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $120 million in renewable energy projects in 44 states top help farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers, and rural small businesses.
Most of the 541 projects are being funded by the Inflation Reduction Act through the Rural Energy for Ameri... Read More »
As a loan guarantee for Holtec Palisades, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that its Loan Programs Office (LPO) agreed to a conditional commitment of up to $1.52 billion to Holtec Palisades to finance the restoration of its Michigan nuclear power plant.
That plant is an 800 MW station... Read More »
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) released a report to help state commissions on their roles related to the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI).
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program is a funding opportunity established by the Biparti... Read More »