Ohio Senate unanimously approves energy and utility overhaul
The chief goal of the proposal is to encourage investment in new, primarily gas-fired, power plants as the state’s energy demands skyrocket.
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From the POWERGEN booth: KSB highlights growth in power generation market
The manufacturer sat down with us again at POWERGEN 2025 in Dallas and spoke of the strides KSB has made in the North American power…
Navigating the transition: Insights from Siemens Energy North America President Rich Voorberg
Siemens Energy North America President Rich Voorberg sat down with us at POWERGEN to discuss the unprecedented challenges the electric power sector is facing. He…
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Georgia Power to argue new long-term plan to PSC after Legislature stalls consumer-friendly bills
Company officials estimate that 80% of its projected increased energy demand over the next decade is tied to expected new data centers growth in the state.
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Ameren Missouri makes long-term plans to build new nuclear power plant
The demand for electricity is rising and as Missouri utilities plan for more power, consumer advocates worry about the cost — especially as nuclear power…
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NRG acquires 738 MW of natural gas plants in Texas
The acquisition includes one combined-cycle unit and five peaker units. NRG is acquiring these assets for $560 MM or $760 per kW, which it described…
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FERC Chairman: Build more Combined Cycle
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Mark Christie said natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) generation can help respond to the supply-demand imbalance.
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DTECH Data Centers & AI 2025
May 27-29, 2025 | San Jose, CA
Tackling booming data center growth to shape the future of the grid.
Emergency powers to restart coal plants? It could be in the cards, Interior Secretary suggests
The U.S. could deploy emergency powers to restart closed coal plants and prevent more from closing, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told Bloomberg Television this week.
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NC Senate Republicans unveil and swiftly advance bill to repeal a Duke Energy emissions deadline
The current state law requires Duke Energy to reduce carbon emissions by 70% of 2005 levels by 2030.
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Facing competition from Big Tech, states dangle incentives and loosen laws to attract power plants
Some states are dangling financial incentives. Others are undoing decades of regulatory structures in what they frame as a race to serve the basic needs…
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