by Connor | Apr 16, 2025 | News
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...
by Connor | Apr 16, 2025 | News
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. Most projects focus on handling increased electricity demand and integrating over 50 GW of renewable...
by Connor | Mar 20, 2025 | News
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’...
by Connor | Mar 19, 2025 | News
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...
by Connor | Feb 21, 2025 | News
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved PJM Interconnection’s plan to fast-track interconnection reviews for 50 power generation projects, despite opposition from renewable energy developers. This initiative aims to address potential capacity...
by Connor | Feb 6, 2025 | News
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook predicts continued growth in renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, as key drivers of U.S. power generation over the next two years. The electric power sector is expected to...
