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X-energy, Doosan Lock In 16-Unit Xe-100 Component Reservation as Doosan Commits to New SMR Factory
Small modular reactor (SMR) developer X-energy has secured a binding reservation agreement with South Korean power-generation equipment giant Doosan Enerbility to manufacture main power system steel components for 16 Xe-100…
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An American Thermal Revival

Amid surging power demand from AI-driven data centers, the U.S. is witnessing an unexpected thermal revival. As developers race to secure reliable multi-gigawatt solutions, unconventional approaches are reshaping how America keeps pace with unprecedented load growth. See how these power strategies are reshaping the energy landscape.

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DOE Orders Last Coal-Fired Unit in Washington State to Remain Online
The last coal-fired power generation unit in Washington state, scheduled to close by year-end, is the latest U.S. coal facility ordered to remain in operation by the Trump administration. The…
Advanced Nuclear Developers Raise New Capital as 2025 Investment Hits Record Levels and Demonstrations Near
Three advanced nuclear developers—Radiant, Last Energy, and ARC Clean Technology—announced the closing of major private funding rounds in mid-December 2025, signaling renewed investor momentum behind microreactors and small modular reactors…
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Using Data to Drive Power Decisions with Energy Management as a Service (EMaaS™)

Power requirements for industrial and utility operations change constantly, creating a mismatch with static power solutions. This article discusses Energy Management as a Service (EMaaS™) and how it transforms temporary power into actively managed systems.

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Trump Media Group, Fusion Company TAE Merging in $6-Billion Deal
The Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is merging with a California-based company focused on development of nuclear fusion in a $6-billion deal. The all-stock transaction announced December 18 would create one of the first publicly traded fusion companies.
Permitting the AI Boom: A New NEPA Landscape for Energy Infrastructure Projects
In the push for more efficient and streamlined permitting processes, recent changes from Congress, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the executive branch have reshaped the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) landscape.
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Coal’s Not Dead Yet: B&W CTO Suggests Fossil Fuels Are Back in Favor
“The result of the 2024 presidential election probably had the biggest impact on the direction the U.S. energy industry is headed right now,” Brandy Johnson, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with…
Companies Announce Major Energy Storage Projects in Texas
A Colorado-based company focused on utility-scale battery energy storage has partnered with global technology group Wärtsilä and others for construction of a 500-MWh project near the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas, the latest of several major battery energy storage installations being built in the state.
Thea Energy Completes Fusion Power Plant Preconceptual Design
Fusion technology company Thea Energy said it has completed its preconceptual fusion power plant design. The company, founded in 2022 as a spin-out of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and Princeton University, is advancing the stellarator as part of its Helios system.
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The Five Layers of AI Safeguarding the Utility Industry
By utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, smart cybersecurity systems are helping to bolster the utility industry's defenses. AI-powered cybersecurity is powerful because it enhances overall resilience to sophisticated cyber threats by providing real-time threat detection and response capabilities. And at a time when these threats are becoming more prolific and sophisticated, defenders need every advantage they can get.
Rethinking Land Strategy in Utility-Scale Solar
Land strategy often determines whether a project moves forward or falls apart. While interconnection delays and equipment shortages get more attention, land presents a distinct and consistently underestimated source of friction in the development lifecycle.
Development Deal Will Provide Hydrogen for California Data Centers
Vema Hydrogen, developer of a sustainable hydrogen production technology, said it has entered a hydrogen purchase and sale agreement with Verne, a provider of on-site power and cooling solutions. Verne will leverage Vema's clean energy, known as Engineered Mineral Hydrogen (EMH), to provide low-emission power for its data center customers.
Speed of Thought in the Control Room: Turning Real-Time Data into Faster, Smarter Decisions
About When production issues occur, immediate action at the operational level can be the difference between smooth recovery and costly downtime. Yet many operators either don't know about chronic inefficiencies…
Utah Groups Look at Nuclear Options to Power World's Largest Data Center Site
An energy company focused on supporting artificial intelligence (AI) through infrastructure has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a Utah-based nuclear power services company, as the groups evaluate ways to provide electricity for a massive data center campus in that state.
Hitachi Energy Investing $30 Million to Expand Canadian Operations
Hitachi Energy has announced investments of $30 million CAD ($22 million) to expand and modernize its service operations in Ontario, Canada. The investment aims at addressing Canada's growing electricity demand…
Texas Utility Turns to Fast-Start Reciprocating Engines for Grid Stability
Greenville Electric Utility System (GEUS) has broken ground on a 104-MW power plant that will deploy 11 Jenbacher J920 FleXtra reciprocating engines, marking the largest U.S. installation of the engine…
Prisma Photonics Deploys Grid Monitoring Equipment in California
Prisma Photonics, a global provider of advanced optical fiber sensing technology, announced a trial deployment with California's Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to deploy grid monitoring solutions traversing some…
Building a Resilient, Modern Grid: How Private Wireless is Solving the Grid's Biggest Challenges
The energy sector is at a critical juncture. Utility providers face immense pressure from surging energy demands, the urgent need to integrate renewable resources, and the increasing threat of extreme…
Powering the AI Revolution: Why the Energy Race Is the AI Race
The power of U.S. innovation and market incentives cannot be underestimated. The convergence of a business-driven energy transition and the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) have exposed a critical bottleneck within our energy grid.
The Long Arc of Efficiency: What Refrigerators Teach Us About the Future of AI Data Centers
As AI demand accelerates, the race is on to bend the power curve before it bends the grid. The first electric refrigerators were mechanical curiosities—loud, bulky appliances that consumed staggering…
Data Center POWER eXchange 2025 Recap
The inaugural Data Center POWER eXchange brought the data center power ecosystem together in Denver for a focused, one-day summit on the infrastructure shaping the future of digital growth. From…
Experience POWER 2025 Recap
Experience POWER 2025 took place October 29–31 in Denver, Colorado, bringing energy leaders together for three days of insight, innovation, and connection across the power value chain. From expert-led sessions…
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