U.S. Energy Department to Invest $120 Million in Research Center to Advance Next Generation Battery Technology

U.S. Energy Department Launches Genesis Mission Consortium to Advance Artificial Intelligence in Science and Energy

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The U.S. Energy Department on Feb. 9 launched the Genesis Mission Consortium, a new public-private partnership aimed at accelerating the use of artificial intelligence to advance scientific discovery, strengthen national security, and reinforce U.S. leadership in energy and emerging technologies. The initiative supports the department’s broader Genesis Mission and aligns with recent executive actions by…...

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Visual Primer: Data Center Expansion Reshapes Utility Planning and Rate Design

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Electricity demand is rising faster and more unevenly than anticipated, drawing increased attention to long-term resource planning and rate design approaches.

U.S. Energy Department Launches $6 Billion Program to Sustain Ailing Nuclear Power Plants

U.S. Energy Department Seeks State Partnerships for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses

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The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 28 launched a new initiative to strengthen domestic nuclear energy capabilities by issuing a request for information inviting states to express interest in hosting Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. The action represents an early step toward potential voluntary federal and state partnerships designed to modernize the nation’s nuclear fuel cycle…...

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U.S. Energy Department Joins NASA in Ambitious Lunar Surface Reactor Project

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The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 13 announced a memorandum of understanding with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the development of nuclear reactors for use on the Moon and in orbit, including a lunar surface reactor targeted for 2030. The memorandum solidifies their collaboration and advances President Trump’s recent executive order “Ensuring American…...

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Visual Primer: Nuclear Power Gains Prominence as Electricity Demand Grows

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Amid mounting electricity demand driven by data centers, the U.S. nuclear power industry is entering an era of growth, supported by strategic federal actions, such as strengthening the fuel supply chain, alongside state efforts to preserve the existing fleet and prepare for next generation reactors. These measures complement recent approvals of 20-year license extensions for 13 reactors across the U.S.

Michigan Regulator Approves Energy Efficiency Programs for Low-Income Utility Customers

Illinois Enacts Legislation to Lower Utility Bills, Expand Battery Storage, Lift Nuclear Moratorium

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Jan. 8 signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, creating a new package of affordability and resource measures aimed at lowering electricity bills for working families while strengthening the state’s long-term energy supply. The legislation builds on the Future Energy Jobs Act and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act…...

New Jersey Regulator Approves $300 Million Annual Subsidy for Nuclear Power Plants

U.S. Energy Department Invests $2.7 Billion to Expand Domestic Uranium Enrichment Services

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The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 5 announced a $2.7 billion investment to strengthen domestic uranium enrichment services over the next decade. The initiative supports the administration’s broader effort to expand nuclear power, maintain reliable reactor operations, and rebuild critical fuel supply chains within the country. The funding will be delivered through task order awards…...

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New York Approves State Energy Plan Through 2040 Amid Cost and Reliability Concerns

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The New York State Energy Planning Board on Dec. 16 voted unanimously to approve a new State Energy Plan, establishing a long-term framework to guide energy-related decision making through 2040 while balancing affordability, reliability, economic growth, and emissions reduction. The plan is grounded in more than a year of analysis examining New York’s current energy…...