Ohio utilities ask Trump to ease rules around toxic coal ash
The EPA in 2015 implemented a rule requiring that utilities make sure such poisons can’t seep out of their coal ash impoundments and into the…
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Material Handling
Focuses on the equipment, technologies and processes and evolving policy related to handling materials at coal power plants, including coal ash and other raw materials.
Which prime mover is the biggest winner of the data center sweepstakes?
The short answer is, availability is king.
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…
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Georgia Power to begin third coal ash re-use project
The utility said over 8 million tons of ash will be removed from the Plant Branch site and processed for use in concrete production.
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EPA coal ash proposal targets legacy, inactive sites
The proposal is not expected to affect current power plant operations.
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TransAlta finds a use for its landfilled coal fly ash
The flyash will include waste from TransAlta’s coal-fired generation activities near Edmonton, Alberta, which ended last year.
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B&W wins contract for coal ash handling system
The equipment is designed to help the plant operator reduce the environmental impact of the plant and comply with emissions regulations.
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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.
Georgia Power making progress on pond cleanup, closures at coal-fired plants
Georgia Power this week detailed its progress in work to close all 29 ash ponds at 11 active and retired coal-fired power plants across the…
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Virginia Delays Dominion Virginia Power’s Plans to Shut Down Coal Ash Ponds
The bill would have originally allowed state environmental officials to issue closure permits before assessments were carried out.
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Duke Energy Sues Insurance Companies for Coal Ash Costs
The suit, filed in association with the state of North Carolina and Mecklenburg County, claims breach of contract for failure to pay claims for coal…
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