Congressman Claims Federal Job Cuts Threaten U.S. Power Grids

Some of the recently laid-off power station employees were offered their jobs back due to understaffing. Representative Jared Huffman of California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources…

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Energy Department Finalizes $1.5 Billion Loan for Michigan Nuclear Power Plant

The funding will reboot the Holtec Palisades reactor, the first reactor restart in U.S. history. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has finalized a $1.5 billion…

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Offshore Wind Project Near New Jersey Approved

200 wind turbines and two power facilities are expected to generate 2,800 megawatts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) recently announced its final approval for a new offshore…

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Energy Secretary Considers Reviving Retired Nuclear Power Plants

A dozen U.S. reactors closed within the last 10 years could be reopened. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said that President Biden’s administration is considering recommissioning nuclear power plants…

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White House Announces Support for New Nuclear Power Plants

The administration is establishing a new advisor group and publishes a safety report. This week, the White House announced several measures to support new nuclear power plants in…

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President Signs Ban on Imports of Russian Uranium

12 percent of the uranium the U.S. uses for nuclear power as come from Russia. President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan bill from Congress this week that bans…

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DOE Loans $1.52 Billion to Restart Nuclear Power Plant in Michigan

Holtec International intends to recommission an 800 megawatt energy facility. The Department of Energy (DOE) authorized a $1.52 billion loan to Holtec International, supporting the company’s efforts to…

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U.S. to Announce Nuclear Energy Plan at UN Summit

The atomic fusion process makes technological advances. U.S. Special Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry announced this week that the U.S. will lay out the first international strategy…

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Interior Department Advances 15 Renewable Energy Projects

Multiple facilities will be created to generate power. Secretary Deb Haaland announced this month that the Department of the Interior is moving forward with 15 renewable energy projects…

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EPA Prepares New Carbon Capture Standards

However, the agency has been slow to approve permits for carbon capture injection wells. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to unveil new emission standards for natural…

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