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Federal Grid Interventions Enter a Second Phase as DOE Extends Emergency Orders The Trump administration's unprecedented use of emergency grid authorities entered a second phase in August 2025, as the Department of Energy (DOE) extended three critical reliability orders. The measures signal…

600 Workers Take TVA Buyout as Utility Seeks to Cut $1 Billion in Spending A spokesperson for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) confirmed that about 600 of the utility's employees have taken buyouts. Some workers left the company starting in May, while others will exit by the end of September. The TVA on August 21 said the move is part of a plan to reduce costs as the federally owned utility tries to cut nearly $1 billion in spending by 2026. Preparing for the Freeze: A Practical Guide to NERC EOP-012 Cold Weather Compliance The stakes have never been higher for power generation facilities when it comes to extreme cold weather. Severe winter events exposed critical vulnerabilities across the U.S. power grid, leading to…

In Case You Missed It EPA Extends Coal Ash Compliance Deadlines, Citing Utility, Contractor Strain Citing a mounting compliance crunch in America’s coal-fired power sector, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized new rules extending key deadlines for coal ash cleanup and management, while…

Building ChatGPT for the Power Industry: EPRI Leads the Way More than 100 of the world’s largest energy companies are betting that artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize how electricity gets made, moved, and managed. But they’re not waiting for Silicon… Advancements in Steam Turbine Efficiency for Modern Power Generation: Reducing Costs and Emissions Steam turbine technology is not stagnant. Advanced designs are incorporating innovations in blade design, advanced materials, precision manufacturing, and high-energy steam cycles, delivering significant

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How Advanced Monitoring and Early Warning Tools Are Revolutionizing Power Plant Cooling Water Intake Management Thermal power plants, nuclear and fossil-fueled, rely on cooling water intake structures (CWIS) to withdraw water for rejecting waste heat. The CWIS serves as a critical interface between engineered systems… Understanding Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Systems Reverse osmosis (RO) is a vital water purification technology used in various applications such as boiler feedwater treatment, cooling water systems, and wastewater recycling. The feedwater for RO can

It’s Time to Listen to Transformers A transformer fire at Heathrow Airport earlier this year triggered cascading power outages, cutting electricity to more than 66,000 homes, grounding more than 1,300 flights, and causing losses of up… Trump Names Democrat David Rosner as FERC Chairman President Trump has appointed David Rosner as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), elevating the Democratic commissioner to lead the independent energy regulator after Republican Mark Christie stepped…

What We’re Watching Finance, Investment and Insurance - Backing Coal Responsibly FutureCoal: The Global Alliance for Sustainable Coal, called on global finance leaders to fund coal fairly and equally. Mike Teke, the new Chairman, emphasized the strategic role of both metallurgical and modern, low-emission thermal coal in securing energy, strengthening multiple industries, and driving sustainable economic growth. Teke, also Group CEO of Seriti Resources, issued the letter to banks, insurers, and institutional investors at a time when coal still remains the world’s largest source of electricity… Read more by clicking here. America’s Power Statement on David Rosner’s Appointment as Chairman of FERC Today, President Donald J. Trump appointed David Rosner to serve as Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In response, America’s Power President & CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “Chairman Rosner is an experienced policymaker with the skills, knowledge, and open mindedness necessary to assure that FERC continues its work to improve the reliability of our nation’s electricity grid. This work is especially critical right now because… Read more by clicking here.