The failed sales mark a setback in Republican President Donald Trump’s push to revive a coal mining industry that’s been in decline for almost two decades.| Power Engineering
The plant is in an area under Russian control since early in Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is not in service, but it needs reliable power to cool its six shutdown reactors and spent fuel, to avoid any catastrophic nuclear incidents. The post The UN nuclear watchdog seeks a local truce to restore power to the Zaporizhzhia plant appeared first on Power Engineering.| Nuclear News - Power Engineering
The failed sale underscores a continued low appetite for coal among utilities that are turning to cheaper natural gas and renewables such as wind and solar to generate electricity.| Power Engineering
The low-interest loan to NRG Energy for a gas-fired power plant is the largest of three loans approved through the $7 billion fund since its creation in 2023.| Power Engineering
The Trump administration will open 13 million acres of federal lands for coal mining while providing $625 million to modernize coal-fired power plants. The post Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625M to boost coal-fired power plants appeared first on Power Engineering.| Coal News - Power Engineering
Federal mandates keeping aging plants online could add at least $3 billion per year to customer bills by 2029. The post DOE orders to delay fossil plant retirements could cost ratepayers $3+ billion annually, report finds appeared first on Power Engineering.| Coal News - Power Engineering
The agency has asked a federal appeals court to pause litigation while it pursues rulemaking to extend compliance deadlines and potentially revise pollution limits. The post EPA to consider relaxing wastewater discharge rules for coal-fired plants appeared first on Power Engineering.| Coal News - Power Engineering
The relief allows coal plants to comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards that were in place prior to the Biden Administration's emission standards.| Power Engineering
NV Energy is asking federal regulators for permission to let renewable energy clients out of their transmission agreements without penalty.| Power Engineering
The Richland Parish data center project, first announced in 2024, is one of the largest private capital investments in Louisiana’s history.| Power Engineering
PJM's Critical Issue Fast Path accelerated stakeholder process will inform a potential FERC filing on reliably serving large loads.| Power Engineering
The utility seeks reimbursement after DOE emergency order delays J.H. Campbell’s closure to avoid potential power shortages.| Power Engineering
The AAPA has expressed opposition to a proposed 100 per cent tariff on Chinese cranes under consideration by the Office of the USTR.| Port Technology International
According to the PJM 2025 Long-Term Load Forecast, electricity demand within the region is expected to significantly increase, with a projected growth of nearly 40% in the next 14 years. The post Amid high PJM demand, New Jersey explores building new nuclear appeared first on Power Engineering.| Nuclear News - Power Engineering
Including the company’s steel-related costs, the expanded U.S.-imposed tariffs impact about a quarter of GE Vernova’s total annual direct spend.| Power Engineering