EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Centers Nuclear Colocation 2024 11 05 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Energy-Intensive Data Centers Look to Nuclear for Steady Supply of Emissions-Free Power

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Co-locating energy-intensive data centers with power generation facilities is viewed as a strategic solution to access large sources of electricity without lengthy interconnection processes or extensive grid
upgrades. Recently, technology firms have turned to nuclear power for its steady, carbon-free output to directly power these high-demand facilities. However, the co-location trend has raised concerns over grid reliability and potential cost impacts.

Ohio Lawmakers Pass Bill to Revoke $1.1 Billion Nuclear Subsidy

FERC Rejects Proposal to Increase Co-Located Load Capacity at Talen’s Nuclear Power Plant

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Nov. 1 issued an order rejecting amendments to an interconnection service agreement between PJM Interconnection, Talen Energy, and PPL Electric Utilities that would have increased co-located load capacity at Talen’s Susquehanna nuclear plant to power an Amazon data center. The proposal sought to expand the capacity from 300 to…...

Power Suppliers Seek Supreme Court Review of State Nuclear Subsidies

U.S. Energy Department Announces $900 Million to Advance Small Modular Reactor Technologies

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The U.S. Energy Department on Oct.16 launched a $900 million funding opportunity to support projects that will facilitate initial domestic deployment of Generation III+ small modular reactor technologies. Applications are due by Jan. 17, 2025. The funding comes from allocations in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 utilizing funds from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and…...

Senate Bill Aims to Restore U.S. Leadership in Nuclear Energy, Promote Safe Civil Nuclear Programs

U.S. Energy Department Finalizes $2.8 Billion Loan Guarantee to Restart 800-Megawatt Palisades Nuclear Power Plant

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The U.S. Energy Department has announced the closing of up to $1.52 billion in a loan guarantee to Holtec Palisades LLC to recommission the 800-megawatt (MW) Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan. Further, the U.S. Agriculture Department has awarded more than $1.3 billion in grants to two rural electric cooperatives to lower the cost of electricity…...

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Data Centers Turn to Nuclear Plants for Emission-Free Power: EIA

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Recent power purchase agreements between nuclear plant owners and data centers highlight data center operators’ efforts to secure emissions-free power, but future electricity demand is subject to uncertainties, according to an Oct. 1 report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Factors such as the size of new data center capacity, the time required for each…...

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U.S. Energy Department Announces Deal to Deploy Nuclear Project in Ghana

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The U.S. Energy Department on Aug. 29 announced a new commercial agreement between Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) and Regnum Technology Group, a U.S. nuclear technology project developer, to deploy a NuScale VOYGR-12 small modular reactor plant in Ghana. The deal was signed at the second annual U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya. Regnum…...

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Fossil Fuels Accounted for Nearly 83 Percent of Total U.S. Energy Consumption in 2023: EIA

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U.S. energy consumption declined one percent year-on-year during 2023 to 94 quadrillion British thermal units (quads), according to a July 3 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Fossil fuels, which consist of coal, natural gas and petroleum accounted for around 83 percent of total U.S. energy consumption. Non fossil fuels, which consist of…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2024 07 02 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Momentum Builds for Advanced Nuclear to Achieve Decarbonization Goals

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Advanced nuclear solutions are garnering broad support with a slate of initiatives including funding research, developing regulatory frameworks, and planning or constructing advanced reactors. The ability of nuclear energy to produce carbon-free power is increasingly considered critical for decarbonizing the power sector to fight climate change while ensuring a reliable electricity supply.

Trump Taps Chatterjee to Take the Helm at FERC, Replacing McIntyre

FERC Restored to Full Complement of Five Commissioners

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The U.S. Senate last week approved President Biden’s three nominees to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) bringing the agency to its full complement of five commissioners. Industry and clean energy groups welcomed the move saying that a fully staffed commission is crucial to address challenges posed by an aging electric grid, the…...

U.S. Enacts Laws to Foster Advanced Nuclear Technologies, Encourage Private Sector to Boost Energy Innovation

Georgia Power Starts Commercial Operation of Unit 4 at Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant

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Georgia Power announced that Plant Vogtle Unit 4 achieved commercial operation on April 29, bringing the total generating capacity of the plant to over 4.6 gigawatts. With all four units now operational, Plant Vogtle is the largest nuclear power plant in the U.S. and is expected to generate over 30 million megawatt hours of electricity…...

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

U.S. and Japan Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Fusion Energy

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The U.S. Energy Department and Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced a strategic partnership on April 10 to advance fusion energy capabilities. Monitored through the Coordinating Committee on Fusion Energy, CCFE, the collaboration aims to identify opportunities for advancing demonstration and commercialization of fusion energy. Leveraging resources and facilities in both…...