Reclaimed Ash: Turning Domestic, Legacy Materials into Modern Infrastructure Solutions

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As government policies around energy transition continue to evolve, the pace of coal plant retirements in North America has shifted in some regions, slowing in a few cases due to energy reliability concerns. But broadly speaking, many coal-fired units have already retired, leaving behind a significant legacy challenge: the long-term management of coal ash stored […] The post Reclaimed Ash: Turning Domestic, Legacy Materials into Modern Infrastructure Solutions appeared first…

Centrus Completes 900-kg HALEU Delivery to DOE in U.S. Nuclear Fuel Enrichment Milestone

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Centrus Energy has produced and delivered 900 kilograms (kg) of High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), completing Phase II of its pioneering enrichment contract with the agency. The shipment marks the first significant domestic production of HALEU—a specialized fuel required for many advanced reactors now under development—and stands as a […] The post Centrus Completes 900-kg HALEU Delivery to DOE in U.S. Nuclear Fuel Enrichment…

GE Vernova, IHI Launch Test Hub to Enable 100% Ammonia Combustion in F-Class Gas Turbines by 2030

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Japanese integrated heavy industry group IHI Corp. and GE Vernova have inaugurated a new Large-Scale Combustion Test (LCT) facility at IHI’s Aioi Works in Hyogo, Japan, marking a pivotal step in their joint effort to commercialize gas turbine combustors capable of burning up to 100% ammonia by 2030. The facility will accelerate full-scale prototype testing […] The post GE Vernova, IHI Launch Test Hub to Enable 100% Ammonia Combustion in…

Ireland Ends Use of Coal for Power Generation

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Ireland is no longer burning coal to produce electricity after the country’s last coal-fired unit was converted to use heavy fuel oil. ESB, the plant’s operator, on June 20 issued a notice that the 305-MW Unit 3 of the Moneypoint station, located on Ireland’s southwest coast, has ended its use of coal after 40 years. ESB previously had said Moneypoint after the conversion would operate under direct dispatch instructions from…

‘World’s Largest’ Energy Storage Site Approved as Part of California Solar Project

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the Darden Clean Energy Project, which the agency said is the first to be fast-tracked under the group’s Opt-In Certification program. The commission said the installation features 1,150 MW, or 4,600 kWh, of battery energy storage, along with a 1,150-MW solar array with about 3.1-million panels. The post ‘World’s Largest’ Energy Storage Site Approved as Part of California Solar Project appeared first on…

Out of Sync: The Infrastructure Misalignment Undermining the U.S. Grid 

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U.S. power infrastructure—the intricate physical fabric that laces together generation, transmission, and distribution—is under intensifying strain. Outdated and overextended, it must now absorb relentless growth from electrification and data centers or risk escalating reliability threats, surging costs, and a weakened global competitive edge. POWER examines the dysfunction and what it will actually take to future-proof […] The post Out of Sync: The Infrastructure Misalignment Undermining the U.S. Grid  appeared first…

The Great Shift: Navigating the Global Energy Transition

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As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is accelerating, driven by technological advancements and governmental directives. This global shift promises not only to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also to create a more sustainable and resilient energy future. The world stands […] The post The Great Shift: Navigating the Global Energy Transition appeared first on POWER…

EPA Weakening Rules on Power Plant Emissions in Boost for Fossil Fuels

Posted by: . Posted on: June 11, 2025 Comments: 0

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced sweeping changes to regulations on emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) and other pollutants from coal- and natural gas-fired power plants, weakening rules established under the Biden administration that sought to combat climate change. The post EPA Weakening Rules on Power Plant Emissions in Boost for Fossil Fuels appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Trump Administration Moves to Allow Unlimited Pollution from Power Plants

Posted by: . Posted on: June 11, 2025 Comments: 0

Former EPA employees at the Environmental Protection Network (EPN) strongly oppose the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to repeal all federal limits on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants and to rescind the most recent update to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). These proposals represent a sweeping dismantling of critical […] The post Trump Administration Moves to Allow Unlimited Pollution from Power Plants appeared first…

Duke Energy Advances New 1.4-GW Gas-Hydrogen Power Plant in South Carolina Under New Energy Security Mandate

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Duke Energy intends to submit an application to South Carolina’s Public Service Commission (PSC) for approval to build a 1.4-GW gas-fired combined cycle plant with hydrogen capability in Anderson County. If approved, the project, which could come online in 2031, will mark the company’s first new generation proposal in the state in a decade. The […] The post Duke Energy Advances New 1.4-GW Gas-Hydrogen Power Plant in South Carolina Under…