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Scientists who maintain the world's temperature records, which date back to 1880, calculate a global temperature anomaly each year to determine how much temperatures have changed compared to temperatures from [...]The post How Utilities Are Planning for Extreme Weather Events and Mitigating Risks appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Officials in the UK said the country will need to build new natural gas-fired power plants beyond 2030 in order to ensure a reliable supply of energy and avoid blackouts. [...]The post UK Leaders Say New Gas-Fired Plants Needed for Energy Security appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Can a requirement to simply disclose information truly be a big deal? Can a requirement that only applies to big companies, or companies that do business in California, actually impact [...]The post Get Ready For California's Three Sweeping New Climate Disclosure Laws appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Entergy Louisiana has asked state officials for approval to build a floating natural gas-fired power plant that would serve areas along the Gulf Coast. The utility's recent March filing with [...]The post Floating Gas-Fired Power Station Planned Off Louisiana Coast appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Companies offering the ability to collect data for use by electric utilities are finding their services in demand as the power generation sector embraces digitization. It's an industry that promotes [...]The post The POWER Interview: Diving Into Data With Autonomous Inspection of Utility Assets appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Longview Fusion Energy, a firm leveraging the recent fusion breakthrough at the National Ignition Facility (NIF), has secured a contract with engineering, procurement, and construction specialist Fluor to design what [...]The post Fluor to Design Commercial Laser Fusion Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

(Updated March 7 with responses from EPA): The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will drop requirements covering existing natural gas-fired power plants in its final Section 111 rule regulating power [...]The post EPA Drops Existing Gas-Fired Plants from Contentious Power Plant GHG Rule appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) explains that community solar, also known as shared solar or solar gardens, is a distributed solar energy deployment model that allows customers to buy [...]The post Community Solar Projects Bring Renewable Energy to the Masses appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie's recent report on solar power installations said the U.S. installed a record 32.4 GW of new solar generation capacity in 2023, [...]The post The POWER Interview: IRA's Impact on Solar's Evolution appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The head of Russia's space agency said his country and China have been working on a program to build a nuclear power plant on the moon, with an eye toward [...]The post Nuclear Power on the Moon? Russia, China Working on a Plan appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Talen Energy Corp. said the company has sold its Cumulus data center campus, located near a Pennsylvania nuclear power station that provides the site with its power, to Amazon Web [...]The post AWS Acquiring Data Center Campus Powered by Nuclear Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has directed its staff to publish a proposed rule and draft guidance to create Part 53, a much-awaited risk-informed and technology-inclusive licensing framework geared toward [...]The post NRC Sets Stage for Advanced Nuclear with New Part 53 Rule appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Utilities and other power generators recognize the importance of proper data management and the use of data analytics. Maximizing the value of data enables utilities to draw operational insights, including [...]The post The POWER Interview: Engineering the Best Use of Data in the Electricity Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As the global power industry pivots toward decarbonization and decentralization, major manufacturers of diesel and gas engines are strategically adapting to change. While large power plants frequently garnerThe post Shifting Gears: How Diesel and Gas Engines Are Thriving in the New Power Paradigm appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The 2.6-GW Drax Power Station in northeastern England-once Western Europe's largest coal-fired power plant-is poised to pioneer bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), a negative emissionsThe post UK's Drax Eyes U.S. for Bioenergy CCS Expansion Drive appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The energy workforce added nearly 300,000 jobs in 2022, increasing to more than 8.1 million total jobs at the end of the year, according to the Department of Energy's (DOE's) 2023 U.S. Energy andThe post Energy Industry Job Market Is Growing Fast, but Finding Workers Is Challenging appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The importance of a reliable and resilient power supply continues to grow, and so does the need to control energy costs. That's why more institutions want power systems that support operational efficiencyThe post Commercial, Industrial Sites Embrace Innovation for New Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The world is undergoing a remarkable energy transition. Clean power systems are in high demand, offering a bright future for hydrogen and renewables. However, energy storage projects that may look promisingThe post Understanding Future Prospects for Hydrogen, Energy Storage, and Renewables appeared first on POWER Magazine.

There are literally dozens of small modular reactor (SMR) and microreactor designs being developed by different companies around the world, and some of the work has been going on for decades. Yet, only twoThe post A Closer Look at Two Operational Small Modular Reactor Designs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Japan's energy mix is in flux as the country slowly brings idled nuclear reactors online. The 2011 Fukushima disaster upended the nation's power generation, resulting in more reliance on coal and naturalThe post Coal Continues as Key Part of Japan's Energy Mix appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Dominion Secures Final Approvals for 2.6-GW Offshore Wind Project. Dominion Energy on Jan. 30 said it received the last two major federal approvals needed to kick off construction of its 2.6-GW CoastalThe post POWER Digest [March 2024] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

New York officials put forth conditional contracts to buy electricity from two proposed offshore wind farms, announcing the awards Feb. 29 for installations that would be the largest power generation [...]The post New York Moves to Resurrect Two Major Offshore Wind Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

New opposition has emerged surrounding a power plant Minnesota Power, Dairyland Power Cooperative, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative are teaming to build along the banks of the Nemadji River in [...]The post Proposed Gas-Fired Power Plant in Wisconsin Faces New Opposition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Sinclair Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, is known as the world's first all-digital hotel." Built in 1930, the building initially served as the headquarters for The Sinclair Oil Company. [...]The post Historic Texas Hotel Adds Energy Storage to Replace Diesel appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Department of Energy (DOE) will furnish 16 innovative projects with $45 million in federal funding to develop cybersecurity tools and technologies that thwart cyber attacks in the power and [...]The post $45M Federal Boost for Cyber Resiliency of Energy Delivery Infrastructure appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A new natural gas-fired peaker plant being built on Colorado's eastern plains will feature aeroderivative gas power packages from GE Vernova. The Mountain Peak Power Plant, which will be managed [...]The post New Colorado Gas-Fired Plant Will Feature GE Vernova Power Units appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in February issued a final rule imposing tighter restrictions on fine particulate matter (PM2.5) or soot. The final rule, issued on Feb. 7, strengthens [...]The post EPA Rolls Out Final, More Stringent PM2.5 Standard appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The interim CEO of Texas-based NRG Energy Inc. said the company plans to apply for up to $900 million in loans from the state in order to finance construction of [...]The post NRG Will Seek $900 Million in Loans to Build New Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Texas continues to add to its U.S.-leading portfolio of renewable energy projects, with two large solar power installations recently coming online. Clearway Energy Group on Feb. 22 said it had [...]The post Texas Adds Two More Utility-Scale Solar Power Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

American Electric Power (AEP) and Calpine Corp. separately announced significant leadership reshuffles on Feb. 27, marking new chapters for the power giants. Investor-owned utility AEP, with immediate effectiveness, removed AEP [...]The post AEP Abruptly Replaces CEO, Calpine Unveils Leadership Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Direct air capture (DAC) holds promise to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, potentially becoming a crucial tool in the battle against climate change. Amidst heated debates over its feasibility, [...]The post Clearing the Air: Is Direct Air Capture a Savior, Distraction, or a Trojan Horse? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Several solar power equipment manufacturing companies are building factories in the U.S., with many of those groups saying the investments are due to passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) [...]The post The POWER Interview: Heliene CEO Touts Support for U.S. Solar Manufacturing appeared first on POWER Magazine.

To state it simply, current decarbonization goals cannot happen without deeper engagement between utilities and their customers, and utilities are not yet truly harnessing the potential that their customers bring. [...]The post The Need for Consumer Engagement in the Transition to Clean Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Nuclear energy has long been a topic of debate due to concerns about its environmental impact and the disposal of nuclear waste. However, a paradigm shift is underway that could [...]The post The Possibilities of Recycling Nuclear Fissile Waste appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A major U.S. utility is part of a fusion energy project that would be located at the site of one of the company's retired coal-fired power plants. Type One Energy [...]The post Fusion Energy Project Sited at Former TVA Coal-Fired Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is warning reliability challenges have grown urgent as the nation's power system grapples with a hyper-complex risk environment." The grid operator that serves 15 [...]The post MISO Warns Immediate and Serious' Challenges Are Threatening Reliability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), in Docket No. ER24-99-000, recently approved a suite of tariff revisions submitted by PJM intended to accommodate the energy transition while maintaining resource adequacy." [...]The post PJM Capacity Market Reforms Shake Up Resource Accreditation, Impose New Offer and Testing Requirements appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Kairos Power will secure $303 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) under a novel performance-based, fixed-price milestone approach to support the design, construction, and commissioning of its 35-MWth Hermes [...]The post DOE, Kairos Unveil Milestone-Based Funding Agreement for Advanced Nuclear Demonstration Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The European Commission (EC) is in the process of implementing its Union database," or UDB, to track all renewable gases and liquid fuels. Gases and fuels, whether produced in the [...]The post EU Regulations Restricting Imports of Renewable Natural Gas and Green Hydrogen Derivative Products appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ansaldo Energia has successfully demonstrated its constant pressure sequential combustion (CPSC) technology-designed for a novel, hydrogen-optimized combustor based on its flagship GT36 H-class gas turbine model-can flexibly operate with up [...]The post Ansaldo Energia Reports Hydrogen Breakthrough for Gas Turbine Sequential Combustion Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the power sector, offering unprecedented opportunities for efficiency and innovation. But as AI applications proliferate, new challenges are emerging. How will industry navigate the [...]The post AI's Paradox in the Power Sector-Unleashing Potential but Confronting Uncertainty appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Technology has become vital to reliable and efficient power plant operations, and few technological tools are more beneficial than digital twins. Some experts even believe we're on the verge of [...]The post Digital Twins Provide the Platform to Identify Potential Problems and Improve Power Plant Performance appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Utilities and other companies in the electric power sector are using data to solve the dilemma of decarbonizing the power grid while also diversifying their generation resources. Utilities and power [...]The post Diversification of Power Generation Brings Greater Need for Data-Based Decisions appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The use of remote monitoring is enabling operators in the electric power sector to gain better insight into the real-time performance of equipment and systems. Owners and operators of power [...]The post From a Distance, Power Sector Gets Up Close with Assets appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The power sector's relentless pursuit of an increasingly connected power paradigm amid an escalating cyber threat landscape demands an urgent, multifaceted strategy for cybersecurity. Recently, the sector has embarked on [...]The post The Power Sector's High-Stakes Battle for Cyber-Resiliency appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The digital age is upon us and the power industry is a key participant in this exciting time. Significant work routines and asset management processes have already been transformed. Power [...]The post From Ideas to Assets: How Digital Solutions Provide Value Through Project Lifecycles appeared first on POWER Magazine.

I am fortunate in my position to have the opportunity to attend a handful of conferences and trade shows every year. I've been doing this for more than 10 years [...]The post Connected Plant Conference Provides Path to Digital Transformation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

EnergyAustralia has begun operations at the 320-MW Tallawarra B gas-fired power station in New South Wales (NSW)-Australia's first peaking power plant capable of operating on a natural gas and hydrogen [...]The post Pioneering GE F-Class Hydrogen-Capable Gas Power Plant Begins Operations in Australia appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Installations of new solar power generation capacity this year are expected to nearly double the amount that was built in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The [...]The post EIA: Solar Will Surge in 2024, Account for More Than Half of New U.S. Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine.

District energy systems are evolving across the power generation sector. Downtown business districts, college and university campuses, hospitals and healthcare facilities, airports, military bases and more are utilizing these systems [...]The post The POWER Interview: District Energy Embraces Innovation appeared first on POWER Magazine.