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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.   Read More: Last Energy…

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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 interconnection reviews for 50 power generation projects, despite opposition from renewable energy developers. This initiative aims to address potential capacity shortfalls as early as 2026 by bringing 10 GW of power online up to 18 months faster than the normal process. FERC…

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Renewables Continue to Drive U.S. Power Growth

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 add 26 GW of solar capacity in 2025 and 22 GW in 2026, following a record 37…

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PJM Proposes Delaying Capacity Auctions for Capacity Market Reforms

The PJM Interconnection (PJM) is planning to ask the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to delay its 2026-2027 delivery year capacity auction by six months in response to a complaint that challenged the grid operator’s failure to reflect reliability must-run (RMR) power plants in its capacity auctions. RMR power plants are plants that have operated…

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