America’s Biggest Wind Project Begins Commercial Operations
The SunZia Wind Project, now in commercial operation, has become the largest wind farm in the United States with 3,650 MW of generating capacity...
Antares Reactor Reaches Criticality in Major Nuclear Milestone
The US Department of Energy announced that Antares Nuclear’s Mark-0 advanced reactor successfully reached criticality at Idaho National Laboratory, marking the first privately developed...
Air Conditioning Drives India’s Power Spike
India’s electricity demand is rising rapidly due to economic growth, increasing air conditioner ownership, and higher temperatures, with power consumption growing about 5% annually...
FERC Clears Key Step for Constellation’s Crane Nuclear Restart
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved Constellation Energy’s request to transfer transmission rights from its Eddystone plant to the Crane nuclear facility...
US Expands Nuclear Fuel Capacity to Cut Reliance on Russia
In the article, “US to Boost Nuclear Fuel Capacity by 50% in Push to Cut Russian Dependence,” the Financial Times reports that the US...
EIA Forecasts Record Summer Natural Gas Use by 2027
The US Energy Information Administration forecasts natural gas demand from the electric power sector will remain near record highs this summer and reach a...
UK Heatwave Fuels Debate Over Air Conditioning in Homes
The Financial Times article “Britain’s Heatwave Sparks Debate Over Air Conditioning in Homes,” highlights renewed discussion over whether more UK homes should include air...
IEA Sees Global Energy Investment Reaching Record $3.4 Trillion
The International Energy Agency said in its “World Energy Investment 2026” report that global energy investment is expected to reach a record $3.4 trillion...
Kyle Haustveit Takes Senior DOE Role After Overseeing Geothermal Energy Office
Chris Wright announced leadership changes at the US Department of Energy, including the Senate confirmation and swearing-in of Kyle Haustveit as Under Secretary of...
Data Center Demand and Weather Swings Challenge Grid Reliability Forecasts
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) says the US power grid is generally well-positioned for summer 2026, thanks to a major increase of...