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Enabling Enhanced Geothermal Systems with transformative technologies
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) are emerging as one of the most promising frontiers in geothermal energy, potentially enhancing its productivity and efficiently, and making it possible to implement geothermal projects in more parts of the world. To learn more about EGS and the technologies that are enabling its adoption, we spoke with Ajit Menon, Vice President...
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Maryland’s energy price explosion
In July, my electric bill crossed a number I never thought I’d see: over $500. Yes, it was a brutally hot month, but we’ve had very hot summers before in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. We’ve run the air conditioning nonstop before and never reached even $400. What’s going on? A few things. Let’s start with...
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Scientists propose turning nuclear waste into potentially safer nuclear fuel
Although nuclear fission, which powers nuclear reactors, can provide plenty of energy, it also produces potentially dangerous radioactive waste as a by-product. Now, researchers say they may have found a way to use that waste to help produce a cleaner nuclear energy. Nuclear fusion – the process by which atomic nuclei are combined into heavier...
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Google, Kairos Power plan advanced nuclear plant for Tennessee Valley Authority grid by 2030
Alphabet’s Google and Kairos Power will deploy an advanced nuclear plant connected to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s electric grid by 2030, the companies announced Monday. TVA has agreed to purchase up to 50 megawatts of power from Kairos’ Hermes 2 reactor. It is the first utility in the U.S. to sign a power purchase agreement with...
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Permitting Must Be a Priority for the Future of American Energy
Well-intentioned laws meant to prevent environmental missteps remain the most significant barrier holding America back from meeting the energy moment.
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Trump is transforming the GOP’s energy policies — and not all conservatives are happy
Republicans spent four years railing against former President Joe Biden’s use of Washington’s money and regulatory heft to promote wind farms, solar panels and electric cars. Now President Donald Trump is wielding the same mighty federal arsenal on behalf of oil, natural gas, coal and nuclear power — and his party is cheering along. The...