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EPA Moving to Axe Emissions Limits From Coal- and Gas-Fired Power Plants

May 25, 2025
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed it  is drafting a plan to eliminate all limits on greenhouse gases (GHG) from coal- and natural gas-fired power plants. The EPA on May 24 said a new rule on emissions would be published after interagency review.

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Estonia Plans 600-MW Nuclear Power Plant Utilizing BWRX-300 SMRs

May 23, 2025
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Government officials in Estonia announced the country will initiate a spatial planning process and an environmental impact assessment for construction of the country’s first nuclear power plant.

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Modular Geothermal Power: Gradient’s Scalable Solution for Oil and Gas Sites

May 21, 2025
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As the world transitions toward renewable energy sources, geothermal power has emerged as one of the most promising, yet underutilized, options in the clean energy portfolio. Unlike solar and wind, […]

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DOE Orders Fossil Units Online After Puerto Rico Blackouts, Citing Dispatchable Capacity Need

May 19, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has invoked emergency authority to compel Puerto Rico’s public utility to dispatch mothballed oil-fired and fossil-fueled power units, citing an imminent threat to grid […]

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The Costa Sur Thermal Power Plant, owned and operated by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), is located in Guayanilla on the island’s southern coast. The 820-MW facility, one of Puerto Rico’s largest fossil-fueled power stations, uses dual-fuel steam units and includes black start-capable gas turbines. It plays a central role in maintaining grid reliability during emergencies. In May 2025, PREPA restored Unit 5 to service following months of outage, adding 350 MW of dispatchable capacity ahead of the summer peak.

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Rio Tinto Investing $1.2 Billion to Modernize Quebec Hydropower Plant

May 17, 2025
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Global mining giant Rio Tinto said it will invest $ 1.2 billion to modernize a hydroelectric power plant in Quebec, Canada. The company on May 15 said the project is part of its bid to secure future aluminum production in the Canadian province. The money will pay for upgrades to the Isle-Maligne hydropower plant, which was commissioned in 1926 in Alma, Quebec.

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Microgrids with Hydrogen: Supporting Energy Systems for the 21st Century

May 15, 2025
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Why microgrids with hydrogen for backup power will create significant benefits for consumers and utilities. The energy grid in the U.S., particularly in regions like California, Texas, and the Northeast, […]

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