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Generation
The American Public Power Association has provided a detailed energy-related overview of executive orders and memorandums issued by President Trump after being sworn into office Jan. 20.
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With the proliferation of data center proposals across the U.S., state lawmakers are introducing legislation aimed at addressing, among other things, the costs, energy use and potential environmental impacts of data centers.
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Distributed Energy Resources
The Marshall Solar Plus project, owned by the Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency and operated by Missouri River Energy Services, began commercial operation in December 2024.
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Workforce
The Missouri Public Utility Alliance announced the appointment of Steven Stodden as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
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Generation
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency has issued a request for proposals to sell 50 megawatts of its nuclear capacity entitlement.
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Generation
The Tennessee Valley Authority on Jan. 23 announced that it will be working with Bechtel and Sargent & Lundy along with GE Hitachi to support initial planning and evaluation for the first small modular reactor at TVA’s Clinch River Nuclear site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
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Community Engagement
Students at an elementary school in Chicopee, Mass., recently received a generous donation through the annual Bob Pajak clothing drive.
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Generation
TerraPower, an advanced nuclear power company, and Sabey Data Centers (SDC), a data center developer, owner and operator, on Jan. 21 announced a memorandum of understanding to develop a strategic collaboration agreement to leverage advanced nuclear Natrium plants into SDC’s current and future data center operations.
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Electricity Markets
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Jan. 23 voted to advance the nominations of Doug Burgum and Chris Wright to lead the Departments of Interior and Energy, respectively.
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Generation
Blackstone on Jan. 24 announced that Blackstone Energy Transition Partners has agreed to acquire Potomac Energy Center, a 774-megawatt natural gas power plant in Loudoun County, Virginia.