Reuters
Constellation Energy and Microsoft have signed a deal that would see the restart of a unit within the Three Mile Nuclear Power Plant to power Microsoft’s AI data centers. Constellation plans to spend $1.6 billion to revive the plant, although the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has stated they have not received an application yet.
NARUC
The National Council on Electricity Policy is hosting its annual meeting for all state-level electricity decision-makers to share and learn from diverse perspectives on the evolving electricity sector in Phoenix, Oct, 29-30. Come hear representatives from state public utility commissions, air and environmental regulatory agencies, governors’ offices, state energy offices, consumer advocates and state legislatures discuss meaningful community engagement practices.
Daily Energy Insider
Georgia Power has selected four locations in Georgia for 500 MW of new battery energy storage. The sites are currently being planned out and under development and each will consist of a four-hour duration battery energy storage system.
Utility Drive
According to the Department of Energy the clean energy job sector increased by 142,000 jobs last year, doubling the employment growth rate of the broader U.S. economy. Solar showed the largest gains, followed by wind, transmission, distribution and storage.
The Owensboro Times
The Kentucky Association of Mitigation Management will introduce a solar-powered portable state-of-the-art microgrid. KAMM has highlighted that the microgrid can provide flexible backup power to critical infrastructure bringing increased resilience.
According to the Department of Energy the clean energy job sector increased by 142,000 jobs last year, doubling the employment growth rate of the broader U.S. economy. Solar showed the largest gains, followed by wind, transmission, distribution and storage
Energy News Network
Since Massachusetts passed an optional building code to lower fossil fuels in 2023, 45 municipalities representing 30% of the state’s population have adopted the new codes.
Glass Magazine
The Department of Energy has announced $90 million for states, cities, and tribes to implement updated energy codes. The money will be distributed among 25 projects in multiple states to help residential and commercial buildings lower energy costs and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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