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USNRC Approves Diablo Canyon License Renewals
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) renewed the operating licenses for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant’s two units. The approval, announced April 2, 2026, authorizes each pressurized-water reactor for an additional 20 years of operation. The reactors were previously scheduled for shutdown, however they are now able to remain in service well beyond 2040-pending […]
Michigan Approves 6 Battery Storage Sites, Totaling More Than 1.3 GW of Capacity
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has approved six DTE Electric Company planned battery storage ...
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.
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