Nuclear

DOE closes $1.9B loan to restart Iowa nuclear plant

The Duane Arnold Energy Center in Linn County ceased operations in 2020 after 45 years of service.

Industrial power plant with tall smokestack emitting steam, surrounded by snowy field under blue sky

Trying to get away from gas turbines, data centers place their hopes on small modular nuclear reactors

But some experts question whether the technology, yet to be commercially deployed in the U.S., can actually break through or if it is mostly benefitting from a PR push.

Advanced Reactors

Oklo's Groves reactor reaches criticality less than a year after groundbreaking

Groves is one of 11 projects from 10 companies initially selected for DOE's Reactor Pilot Program.

DOE unveils financing package aimed at new nuclear construction

The financing could support as many as five two-unit reactor projects. DOE has not publicly identified participating utilities or project sites.

Nuclear power plant with two cooling towers emitting steam, surrounded by electrical transmission towers and industrial facilities against a blue sky.

New York's energy future depends on a diverse resource mix, NYSERDA chief says

The state's energy planning efforts have evolved significantly since the passage of New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act in 2019.

Williamsburg Bridge spanning the East River at dusk with Manhattan skyline illuminated against a gradient sunset sky

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