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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.

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Oregon Biennial Energy Report Reveals $19.5 Billion Spent on Energy Costs in 2022

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The Oregon Department of Energy on Nov. 1 released its Biennial Energy Report providing the latest energy outlook for the state with statistics on energy consumption, production, and greenhouse gas emissions. The report revealed that Oregon spent a total of $19.5 billion on energy use in 2022, which is a 60 percent jump from 2020…...

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…...

Con Edison’s Pipeline Expansion Deal Could End Gas Connection Moratorium in 2023

Share of U.S. Natural Gas Production in U.S. Tight Oil Plays Increases Over the Last Decade: EIA

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U.S. natural gas production from the three largest oil producing plays (Bakken, Eagle Ford and Permian) has risen over the last 10 years, according to an Oct. 31 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.  Natural gas accounted for 40 percent of total production from these plays during 2024, compared to 29 percent in…...

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Biden Administration Announces Nearly $45 Million to Reduce Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Costs

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The U.S. Energy Department has announced $44.8 million in capital from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for eight projects that will reduce expenditures of recycling electric vehicle batteries and electric vehicle battery parts, with the overall long-term objective of reducing vehicle costs. Since the inception of the Biden Administration over four million electric…...

Puget Sound Energy, Avista Implement COVID-19 Bill Assistance Programs for Washington Customers

U.S. Energy Department Unveils Tools to Simplify Energy-Saving Appliance Installations

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The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 30 released new resources to assist U.S. households and home energy efficiency contractors comprehend how to meet the requirements for funding in federal tax credits, made available by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, for home energy enhancements. The resources incorporate a Tax Credit Product Lookup Tool to assist determine…...

Trump Moves to Remove Restrictions on Higher Ethanol Fuels, Boost for Corn Ethanol Industry

California Announces Deal with Major Airlines to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Consumption

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The California Air Resources Board on Oct. 30 signed a deal with Airlines for America (A4A) to significantly increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, for Californian flights. The historic agreement between the two organizations will work towards California’s goal to ramp up the supply of SAF to 200 million gallons by 2035,…...

FERC Approves Rules to Mitigate Cyber Threats Related to Supply Chain for Grid Systems

U.S. Energy Department Announces Efforts to Advance Trustworthy Usage of AI

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The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 30 highlighted its efforts to ensure trustworthy development of artificial intelligence, or AI. A memorandum of understanding signed earlier this year with the U.S. Commerce Department facilitates collaboration on safety research, development, testing, analysis and examination of innovative AI systems and models. On Oct. 24, the Biden Administration issued…...

Idaho Regulator Reviews Avista’s $23 Million Energy Efficiency Portfolio

New Jersey Board Approves $3.75 Billion for Utilities’ Energy Efficiency Initiatives

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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Oct. 31 approved the Triennium 2, or T2,  energy efficiency programs to reduce utility costs for residential gas and electric customers. The state’s seven gas and electric utility companies will implement the T2 programs from Jan. 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with a collective budget of…...

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Southwest Power Pool Board Approves Historic $7.7 Billion Transmission Plan

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The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Board of Directors on Oct. 29 approved a landmark plan to invest $7.7 billion to expand the region’s power transmission capacity to meet increasing future demand. The organization’s 2024 Integrated Transmission Plan is the largest in both scope and investment, the board has approved in the last 20 years. The…...

FERC Proposes Broad Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Reforms

U.S. Energy Department Begins Environmental Review Process for Grid United’s Transmission Project Connecting Eastern and Western Grids

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The U.S. Energy Department has announced a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for Grid United’s proposed North Plains Connector project connecting the nation’s eastern and western electric grids. The $3.2 billion project includes approximately 420 miles of an up to 525 kilovolt high voltage transmission line, which would run from Montana…...