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The bill unplugs more than 300 gigawatts of wind and solar projects that would have been built through 2035, according to one analysis. By Brian Eckhouse As Donald Trump’s $3.4 trillion fiscal package moved through Congress, there was some relief in the renewables industry that a proposed excise tax on wind and solar projects had …
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Fermi plans to partner on the “Hypergrid” project with Texas Tech University and said it will be launched on July 4. Perry, who also served as Texas governor, said that China is building 22 nuclear reactors while the U.S. is building none. “We’re behind – and it’s all hands on deck. We need to be …
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By Christoph Steitz Siemens Energy could further expand Charlotte plant if needed Taking long-term view on US market, CFO says Big US tariff hike would spark review of expected policy impact ERLANGEN, Germany, June 26 (Reuters) – Siemens Energy (ENR1n.DE) is expecting to start U.S. production of big industrial power transformers in 2027 and can …
Siemens Energy Targets US Transformer Production in 2027, Can Further Expand Factory Read More »
As developing new data centers to power artificial intelligence (AI) becomes critically important, opportunity arises for industries to collaborate to support evolving infrastructure demands NEW YORK, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As developing new data centers to power artificial intelligence (AI) becomes critically important, opportunity arises for industries to collaborate to support evolving infrastructure demands …
By Naureen S Malik and Mark Chediak Downed power lines following Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. Photographer: Mark Felix/Bloomberg Houston’s electric utility is confident significant grid investments will prevent a repeat of widespread blackouts that occurred last summer following Hurricane Beryl. CenterPoint Energy Inc. is integrating artificial intelligence to predict tree growth, using light detection …
Houston’s Electric Utility Is Prepared for Storms After 2024 Blackout, CEO Says Read More »
June 12 (Reuters) – The New York State Public Service Commission approved 29 infrastructure projects worth $636.2 million, enabling 642 megawatts of electrification upgrades, the commission said on Thursday. These projects were proposed by Consolidated Edison (ED.N), Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG), and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation …
NY State Public Service Commission Approves 29 Power Projects, Valued at $636.2 Million Read More »
The system—with an endowment second only to Harvard’s—is diversifying into wind and solar energy at a fraught time for renewables. By Janet Lorin A crypto data center in Pyote, Texas, on land leased from the University of Texas System. Photographer: Jordan Vonderhaar for Bloomberg Markets Scores of wind turbines, each as tall as a 50-story …
Oil-Rich University of Texas Wants to Cash In on AI, Crypto and Power Read More »
By Ari Natter and Jennifer A Dlouhy The Trump administration will propose scrapping Biden-era climate mandates requiring the nation’s power plants to curb planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions as soon as Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter. The Environmental Protection Agency is also set to advance a plan for unwinding limits on mercury and …
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By Will Wade US data centers are rapidly driving up demand for power, with the official forecast for electricity consumption next year almost doubling in the past month. Total power usage in the US is expected to climb 2.15% in 2026, spurred largely by a 5% spike from commercial users because of the expansion of …
Data Centers Prompt US to Boost Power-Usage Forecast by 92% Read More »
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, June 4 (Reuters) – U.S. power producers have lifted output from both fossil fuels and clean energy sources to new highs so far in 2025, on the back of steadily rising energy demand from data centers, businesses and households. Average retail electricity prices have risen in tow, and are hovering …
Five Charts on Key US Electricity and Power Generation Trends Read More »
