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North Dakota's Largest Coal Plant Could Power Data Centers, Industrial Complex
County commissioners in North Dakota have signed off on a rezoning request from a local energy provider, a move that means a large coal-fired power plant could be used to supply electricity to a new industrial park.
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Enhancing Grid Stability in the Age of Renewables

As the energy industry shifts towards renewable sources like wind and solar, traditional power generation methods face new challenges. One of the most significant issues is the loss of inertia in the grid. Inertia, provided by the large rotating masses in conventional power plants (such as coal, gas, and nuclear plants), is essential for maintaining grid stability.

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Regulator Approves AEP Ohio’s Landmark Data Center Tariff
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved a landmark tariff structure requiring large new data center customers to pay for a minimum of 85% of their subscribed electricity…
Private Equity Firm Moves to Secure Ohio Gas Power Plant as Demand for Firm Power Rallies
Private equity firm ArcLight Capital Partners has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% of the economic interests in the 484-MW Middletown Energy Center, a combined cycle natural gas power…
 
“We're Writing a New Chapter”: Mitsubishi Power CEO Bill Newsom on AI, Gas Turbines, and the Path to Decarbonization
The U.S. power sector seems to be increasingly pulled in two directions. While trundling toward rapid electrification, it is seeking to hold its ground on recent decarbonization triumphs. And while…
Rush Toward Another 'Safe Harbor' Begins for Solar Industry
It’s no secret the solar industry has been stockpiling components such as panels and racking since before the Inflation Reduction Act. Under threat of a shortened runway to qualify for credits recently made reality with the passage of the reconciliation bill, the trend has very definitely accelerated.
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Google Signs Deal to Buy Fusion Energy from Future Virginia Plant
Tech giant Google has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) to buy at least 200 MW of energy from CFS's planned fusion-based power plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Kansas Regulators Back Plan for Two New Gas-Fired Plants, Along With Solar Farm
Kansas regulators have given Evergy the go-ahead to raise the utility's rates to help finance construction of two new natural gas-fired power plants, along with a utility-scale solar power project, in the state.
Missouri Utility Plans New 800-MW Gas-Fired Plant, Will Include Energy Storage
A utility that serves customers in Missouri announced it plans to build an 800-MW natural gas-fired power plant, along with the company's first large-scale battery energy storage facility, at a site near St. Louis.
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Ameresco Partners With Alaska Utility on Juneau Hydropower Project
Energy solutions provider Ameresco announced a partnership with Alaska’s Juneau Hydropower to develop, build, and operate a 19.8-MW hydropower station at Sweetheart Lake. The facility is located 33 miles south of downtown Juneau. The project also includes installation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) and more than 40 miles of high-voltage transmission infrastructure.
Nuclear at Sea: Navigating Regulatory Confluence
A new paper titled “Facilitating Global Deployment of Floating Nuclear Power Plants” has been published by World Nuclear Association’s Cooperation in Reactor Design Evaluation and Licensing (CORDEL) Working Group. This…
Recurrent Energy Brings Major Arizona Energy Storage Project Online
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, and a global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, on July 7 announced that the 1,200-MWh Papago Storage facility…
GE Vernova Brings First 1.3-GW Block of Taiwan Gas-Fired Plant Online
GE Vernova said the first of three blocks of a major natural gas-fired power plant in Taiwan is now online. The company on July 7 said the first 1.3-GW unit of the Hsinta power station is operating, part of the facility's transition from burning coal to using natural gas.
Unlocking Opportunities in AI Through Power Demand, Administration’s Initiatives
The U.S. is bracing for a reality where artificial intelligence and data centers overwhelm the power grid, and rightfully so, as America seeks to lead the global AI race. But this push is coming at the same time that the federal government is reshuffling fiscal priorities and prioritizing energy independence. While that dynamic may seem like a challenging juxtaposition, one thing is clear: regardless of political affiliation or preferred priority, if the U.S. wants to lead the world in AI, it must power it first.
RENEW Energy Partners Upgrades Healthcare System's Energy Portfolio
RENEW Energy Partners, a provider specializing in financing and deploying large-scale energy projects, has advanced the energy portfolio of Mass General Brigham (MGB), a nonprofit integrated healthcare system and biomedical research organization, with a major upgrade at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
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