The U.S. Energy Department on Dec. 2 announced the selection of the Tennessee Valley Authority and Holtec Government Services for federal funding to accelerate early deployments of advanced light-water small modular reactors, or SMRs. The agency will provide up to $800 million through cost-shared awards to support projects in Tennessee and Michigan. The initiative is…...
Midcontinent Independent System Operator on Dec. 1 announced the second cycle of proposals to be examined under its Expedited Resource Addition Study, or ERAS, process, adding 15 proposed generation projects totaling about 6,100 megawatts across its North, Central and South regions. The projects include solar, wind, natural gas and battery storage resources, with proposed in-service…...
Federal agencies have taken multiple steps in recent months to accelerate fossil fuel development, including new leasing opportunities, investments to expand the…Read the full report …...
Federal agencies have taken multiple steps in recent months to accelerate fossil fuel development, including new leasing opportunities, investments to expand the U.S. coal industry, and revisions to regulatory requirements for oil and gas producers.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 26 finalized its action on the July 2025 interim rule extending multiple compliance deadlines under the 2024 methane standards for new and modified oil and natural gas facilities. The measure provides additional time for operators to meet technical and reporting obligations under the Clean Air Act and is…...
NARUC-NASEO Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative Webinar NARUC-NASEO Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative Webinar: Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Advanced Nuclear Energy will take place on December 10, 2025, and will explain in simple terms how AI can help improve planning, permitting, building, and operating advanced nuclear energy projects while highlighting current work by National Labs, utilities, and…...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Nov. 26 announced the launch of the Promote Opportunity with Electric Readiness for Underdeveloped Properties program, a $300 million initiative designed to accelerate industrial development by preparing sites with modern electrical and transmission infrastructure. The program aims to strengthen New York’s position in advanced manufacturing by creating an inventory…...
President Donald Trump on Nov. 24 issued an executive order to establish the Genesis Mission, a national effort led by the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate artificial intelligence across U.S. science and energy innovation. The action advances the administration’s push to strengthen domestic innovation and reduce dependence on foreign competitors. The mission will mobilize…...
U.S. grid operators and utilities are intensifying winter preparedness efforts to ensure reliable electricity supplies, even as rising demand and supply constraints heighten the risk of…Read the full report …...
U.S. grid operators and utilities are intensifying winter preparedness efforts to ensure reliable electricity supplies, even as rising demand and supply constraints heighten the risk of energy shortfalls during extreme cold events.
NARUC Presents: DOE National Labs Resource Adequacy and Load Growth Series Webinar #7: The Evolution of Resource Accreditation The DOE National Labs Resource Adequacy and Load Growth Series Webinar #7 on December 2, 2025 (3:00–4:00 p.m. ET) is a public event that will explain the basics of resource accreditation, how it has changed over time,…...
