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Exclusive: Texas Opens $350M Advanced Nuclear Grant Programs to Spur Reactor Buildout, Supply Chain
The State of Texas has opened applications for $350 million in advanced nuclear grants through the Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund (TANDF), making the nation’s largest state‑level nuclear package competitive…
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The Genesis Mission: How AI Supercomputing Is About to Reshape American Science and Energy
Dr. Dario Gil, the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Under Secretary for Science, lays out a bold vision to double the productivity of U.S. research and development (R&D) within a decade—and…
Southwest Power Pool Announces Expansion of Service Territory
The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) said it has successfully expanded its service territory. The SPP's expanded operations took effect on April 1, and the regional transmission organization, or RTO, is now aligned with the Western Interconnection of the U.S. power grid.
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Geothermal Groundbreakers: The Projects Redefining Renewable Power

A handful of geothermal projects are crossing from experimentation into execution, testing whether drilling gains, reservoir control, and new market demand can turn subsurface risk into firm, contractable power.

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How Energas Turned an Environmental Concern into Cuba’s Cheapest Power
Energas is a company that stands as a successful example of foreign investment for over 20 years. Its partners include the Cuban state-owned companies Unión Eléctrica (UNE) and CubaPetróleo (CUPET),…
Energy Projects May Qualify for Millions in Refunds: Revisiting Project Costs After IEEPA Ruling
Renewable energy developers, independent power producers, utilities and investors have spent the past several years navigating a shifting trade environment affecting solar modules, batteries and wind components. Due to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, that now has changed for those who have utilized international supply chains to build their qualifying electric assets.
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Anatomy of a Blackout: Findings from the Spain-Portugal Grid Collapse Final Report
An analysis of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) Expert Panel’s final report on the April 28, 2025, Iberian Peninsula power grid incident. On a mild,…
Aggreko Signs PPA with Mining Group for Hybrid Power Facility in Australia
Aggreko has finalized a landmark power purchase agreement (PPA) with international mining company Harmony Gold for the Eva Copper Mine Project in Northwest Queensland, Australia. The PPA announced April 2 supports development of Australia’s largest off-grid renewable hybrid power facility.
Investment Group Acquires Stake in TotalEnergies' German Energy Storage Portfolio
TotalEnergies has sold a 50% stake in an 800-MW portfolio of battery energy storage projects in Germany to Allianz Global Investors, a Germany-based group that has nearly $640 billion of assets under management.
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Geothermal's Rise a Hot Topic Worldwide
The global surge in energy demand is spurring investment in several sectors, and is bringing renewed interest in areas such as geothermal. The world’s literal hot spots—places such as Iceland, Indonesia, Kenya, and part of the U.S.—are seeing new projects, often as part of testing of advanced technologies such as enhanced geothermal systems (EGS).
Europe's Grid Is Already a Hybrid War Target—Most Utilities Aren't Ready
European electricity infrastructure has become a target of sustained hybrid warfare, and a new report from Eurelectric, the region’s power sector trade group, finds that most of the continent’s utilities
The Critical Role of Coatings in SMR Design
Electricity demand for data centers worldwide is projected to double by 2030. As a result, developers are looking at small modular reactors (SMRs) to add low‑carbon power generation capacity.
FlexGen Acquires BESS Provider Clean Energy Services
FlexGen Power Systems, which provides battery energy storage software and services, said it has acquired Clean Energy Services (CES). The companies on April 2 said the acquisition "will create an integrated model that accelerates FlexGen’s project delivery, enhances system performance, and strengthens long-term asset reliability for customers."
Arevon Starts Construction of $600 Million Cormorant Energy Storage Project
An Arizona-headquartered developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy projects said construction of another major energy storage project is underway in California.
The POWER Interview: Addressing Data Priorities as Severe Weather Season Looms
Though severe weather can happen at any time, April 1 is often considered the start of severe weather season—and now more than ever, utilities need reliable, accessible weather information to keep their staff safe and operations running smoothly.
A Powerful Change Supporting Cleaner Energy
Electric utilities and energy consumers have discovered the benefits of electrification as a way to decarbonize operations and take advantage of more intelligent power systems. The push for decarbonization
DOE’s Section 202(c) Emergency Orders Since May 2025: 43 and Counting
Since May 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued more than 40 emergency orders and extensions under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act—more than in any comparable…
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Chernobyl at 40: The World’s Worst Nuclear Power Accident and Where It Stands Now

Full Throttle: Five Trends Reshaping the Gas Power Boom

A Powerful Change Supporting Cleaner Energy

Geothermal’s Rise a Hot Topic Worldwide

Cracking the Power Supply Chain Code

The Critical Role of Coatings in SMR Design

Europe’s Grid Is Already a Hybrid War Target—Most Utilities Aren’t Ready

The Hidden Idle Asset Trap: A New Era of BESS Optimization in Europe

Guidance for Optimizing Solar Power Project Tax Credits

Every Fifth Pole: Ameren’s Staggered Strategy for Grid Hardening

Guidance for Optimizing Solar Power Project Tax Credits

Battery Storage Is Reshaping the Grid; Integration Strategy Will Shape the Outcome

How Artificial Intelligence Can Accelerate Power Delivery to the U.S. Grid

Smart Systems Power Up Modern Emissions Monitoring
 
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