The State of Texas has opened applications for $350 million in advanced nuclear grants through the Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund (TANDF), making the nation’s largest state‑level nuclear package competitive for the first time across two programs aimed at reactor construction and supply chain development. In an exclusive interview with POWER, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office...
The Trump administration will move the headquarters for the U.S. Forest Service from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, it announced Tuesday. In a press release, the Department of Agriculture said the move will also be accompanied by a “sweeping restructuring” at the agency. A department spokesperson told The Hill that 260 positions will move...
The average price of standard gas in the U.S. hit $4 as of Tuesday morning, after hovering right under the dollar mark for about a week. This is up by over a dollar from a month ago after the onset of the Iran conflict at the end of February spiked fuel prices. The average price of premium...
Trump administration officials on Tuesday exempted drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from complying with Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements. The administration took the extraordinary step of convening the Endangered Species Commission — sometimes nicknamed the “God Squad” for its ability to condemn a species to extinction — for the first time in more than...
An Arizona-headquartered developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy projects said construction of another major energy storage project is underway in California. Arevon Energy on March 24 said it has begun building the 250-MW/1,000-MWh Cormorant Energy Storage Project in Daly City. The company said the $600-million installation is expected to enter commercial operation next year....
Late winter and early spring in the West can be snowy and rainy one minute, sunny and 70 degrees the next. Seasonal shifts are everywhere: bright green new growth, the first wildflowers, birdsong and … periodic plumes of smoke? Depending on where you live, spring can be an ideal time to light intentional, controlled fires....
Oil prices have surged more than 40% since the start of the Iran conflict, rattling global energy markets and raising concerns that U.S. drivers could see further increases at the pump. Analysts say consumers may not have felt the full impact yet because higher crude costs typically take weeks to filter through to retail gasoline prices....
Carbon removal is starting to look less experimental and more operational. Biochar, once a niche solution, is gaining traction as companies look for ways to pair waste management with credible climate impact. A new project in Bolivia offers a snapshot of how this shift is playing out on the ground. Empacar, known for its work in packaging and...
Instability is the defining mood at the world’s most influential energy gathering this week — playing out in a split screen of oil markets jolted by the Iran war and an AI-supercharged power sector. Why it matters: The vibe at the CERAWeek conference underscores how quickly the energy landscape has turned unpredictable, leaving billions in...
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