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  • FERC Blocks PJM Proposal to Expand Amazon Data Center Load at Susquehanna Nuclear Plant

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected an amended interconnection agreement that would have supported expanded co-located load at an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center connected to the 2,520–MWe Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania, citing grid reliability and cost fairness concerns. FERC on Nov. 1 voted 2–1, with Commissioners Mark Christie and […]

  • 2024 POWER Top Plant Award Winners

    Renewables See our September 2024 issue for stories covering these plants: South Fork Wind, Offshore about 35 miles east of Montauk Point, New York University of Notre Dame Hydro Project, South Bend, Indiana Brazos Wind Farm, Borden and Scurry counties, Texas Sosian Menengai Geothermal Power, Kenya Daggett Solar + Storage Power Plant, San Bernardino County, […]

  • The Legacy of John Cockerill: A Journey Through Time

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    John Cockerill

      The name John Cockerill carries a rich history that spans more than two centuries, rooted in innovation, engineering excellence, and a commitment to sustainable development in the areas of energy, defense, industry, environment, hydrogen, transports, and infrastructure sectors. Previously known as CMI, the evolution of the American branch specialized in power generation reflects the […]

  • Precision Matters: Why Accurate Meter Testing is Critical for Utility Performance and Compliance

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    Tesco

    Achieving accuracy across a variety of meters is essential for maintaining reliability, regulatory compliance, and customer trust. But not every test setup delivers—many fall short when it comes to flexibility, accuracy, and affordability. That’s where TESCO’s FTS-2990 stands out. Download our comprehensive guide to see how the FTS-2990 empowers your team with: Unmatched Versatility Designed […]

  • Why Data Center Developers Should Think ‘Power First’

    You don’t need me to tell you how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the power grid; you can just ask AI. Claude, an AI assistant created by Anthropic, told POWER, “AI training and inference are driving unprecedented demand for data center capacity, particularly due to large language models and other compute-intensive AI workloads.” It also […]

  • Power and Data Center Sectors Join Forces to Resolve Mounting Electricity Demand Uncertainties

    The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has launched an ambitious new initiative alongside power companies, grid operators, and several tech giants to establish five to 10 “flexibility hubs” that will demonstrate how data centers can be leveraged as flexible grid resources starting in the first half of 2025. EPRI’s three-year Data Center Flexible Load Initiative […]

  • Major Microreactor Developer Enters Bankruptcy Amid Nuclear Industry Surge

    Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC), a developer of much-watched microreactor technology and advanced nuclear fuel, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The move signals a critical restructuring phase through which the company will seek to secure new ownership while ensuring uninterrupted operations. The company’s Oct. 29 filings at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District […]

  • DOE Loan Programs Office Publishes Community Benefits Plans for Energy Projects

    The U.S. Dept. of Energy’s (DOE’s) Loan Programs Office (LPO) has published Community Benefits Plans (CBPs) for several projects that recently finalized financing from the agency. The projects include the restart of the Palisades nuclear power station in Michigan, which is expected next year. The DOE on Oct. 29 said the CBPs are part of […]

  • Dominion Sells 50% Stake in $10B Offshore Wind Project

    Dominion Energy has sold a 50% noncontrolling interest in its 2.6-GW Coastal Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) commercial project to infrastructure investment group Stonepeak. The Richmond, Virginia–headquartered utility in an Oct. 25 financial filing said it received proceeds of $2.6 billion for the sale. The amount represents “reimbursement of approximately 50% of project-to-date capital investment.” […]

  • Microsoft Announces $1 Billion Investment in Ohio Data Centers as Officials Ponder Power Demands

    Tech giant Microsoft announced an initial investment of $1 billion to support three new data centers in Licking County, Ohio. The company on Oct. 28 confirmed construction of campuses in New Albany, Heath, and Hebron that will support the company’s Azure cloud computing platform as demand for cloud technology and data storage increases. One Columbus, […]