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Fukushima water released without technical concerns, IAEA says

Fukushima water released without technical concerns, IAEA says Oct 28, 2023 Japan’s release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the sea is “progressing as planned and without any technical concerns,” the U.N. nuclear watchdog has said. The International Atomic Energy Agency wrapped up its safety review Friday, two…

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Three Rivers Energy dedicates new $1.3 billion power plant near Morris

Three Rivers Energy dedicates new $1.3 billion power plant near Morris October 26, 2023 The new $1.3 billion Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) Three Rivers Energy plant started over eight years ago is finally up and running, and Three Rivers Energy celebrated with a dedication and groundbreaking on Wednesday. CPV Three Rivers Energy announced that the…

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Bills could protect Wyoming residents from future utility rate hikes

Bills could protect Wyoming residents from future utility rate hikes October 31, 2023 Three of seven bills reviewed by state lawmakers Friday morning aim to protect consumers from inflated utility rates while holding companies accountable for reliable energy. The Legislature’s Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee meeting happened to coincide with the Wyoming Public…

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AI threats are here. Are Biden and the energy industry ready?

AI threats are here. Are Biden and the energy industry ready? 10/30/2023 The White House launched a new strategy Monday to protect American privacy — and critical infrastructure like the electric grid — from artificial intelligence gone wrong. But as AI creeps into the energy sector, experts say much more is needed, including passage of…

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Xcel Energy seeks to grow wind energy in southwest Minnesota

Xcel Energy seeks to grow wind energy in southwest Minnesota October 19, 2023 Xcel Energy is seeking a major expansion of wind energy in southwestern Minnesota. The Minneapolis-based utility is asking for proposals for about 1,200 megawatts of new wind projects. That’s enough to power more than 485,000 homes in an average year. The projects…

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Global oil, coal, and gas demand to peak by 2030: IEA

Global oil, coal, and gas demand to peak by 2030: IEA October 24, 2023 Many countries have mandated that automobiles, businesses, and more employ clean energy initiatives, aimed at reducing their carbon footprint. The rate of production and adoption of things like electric cars and the use of solar energy is impacting the demand for…

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OPG’s Small Modular Reactors will generate jobs and lasting economic benefits for Ontario

OPG’s Small Modular Reactors will generate jobs and lasting economic benefits for Ontario 20 Oct, 2023 The construction of four Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) at its Darlington Nuclear site will have a substantial positive impact on the Ontario and Canadian economies, according to the Conference Board of Canada (CBOC). The…

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20 States That Have The Cheapest Electricity In The US

20 States That Have The Cheapest Electricity In The US October 23, 2023 In this article, we’ll list states with the most affordable electricity prices and explain their power grid. If you want to skip why certain regions pay less for energy than others, read 5 States That Have The Cheapest Electricity In The US.…

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U.S. DOE awards $3.5 billion for 58 projects to make electric grids safer and more resilient

U.S. DOE awards $3.5 billion for 58 projects to make electric grids safer and more resilient Energize Weekly, October 25, 2023 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has made $3.5 billion in grants to utilities in 44 states to improve grid reliability and to take measures to meet the risks of wildfire and extreme weather.…

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Global electricity grid must be upgraded urgently to hit climate goals, says IEA

Global electricity grid must be upgraded urgently to hit climate goals, says IEA 17 Oct 2023 Ministers have been urged to “open their eyes” to the need to build a vast network of new electricity grids to allow countries to hit climate goals, the chief of the world’s energy watchdog has said. Fatih Birol, the…

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1,000 additional workers to help out during Cook plant refueling outage

1,000 additional workers to help out during Cook plant refueling outage October 12, 2023 A refueling outage is about to begin at the Cook nuclear power plant. Plant spokesperson Bill Downey tells us Unit 1 will be taken offline at 3 a.m. on Saturday for both refueling and maintenance. The work will include replacing a…

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U.S. natural-gas fired plant additions to increase again in 2023, EIA says

U.S. natural-gas fired plant additions to increase again in 2023, EIA says 10.16.2023 New U.S. natural gas-fired capacity additions are expected to total 8.6 GW in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). 16 natural gas-fired plants are expected to come online this year, EIA said in its Monthly Electric Generator Inventory. This…

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