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U.S. Battery Storage Capacity Surges, with Record Growth Expected in 2025
According to the EIA, utility-scale battery storage capacity in the U.S. exceeded 26 gigawatts (GW) in 2024, with 10.4 GW added last year alone. Despite this growth, battery storage still accounts for just 2% of the country’s total 1,230 GW of utility-scale electricity capacity.

California ISO Unveils $4.8B Plan to Boost Grid and Clean Energy
The California ISO’s draft 2024-2025 Transmission Plan proposes 31 projects costing $4.8 billion to improve grid reliability and support clean energy growth.

Microreactors to Meet Data Center Power Demands
Last Energy is building 30 microreactors in Texas to meet the growing power demands of data centers. Designed to bypass the construction and regulatory challenges that have previously delayed nuclear projects, the initiative aims to address the strain on Texas’ energy infrastructure caused by the rapid expansion of data centers.

DOE Approves Funding for Palisades Nuclear Plant Restart
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approved a second $56.8 million disbursement to Holtec for restarting the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan, part of a $1.52 billion loan guarantee. The plant, set to be the first restarted U.S. commercial nuclear reactor, is expected to operate through 2051.

FERC Fast-Tracks PJM Power Projects to Boost Grid Capacity by 2026
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved PJM Interconnection’s plan to fast-track ...

Renewables Continue to Drive U.S. Power Growth
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook predicts continued growth in ...
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