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A recent microreactor test at the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory marks a meaningful step toward smaller, next-generation nuclear systems and their potential role in reliable energy infrastructure.

A Step Forward for Next-Generation Nuclear Energy A recent nuclear microreactor test at Idaho National Laboratory marks a meaningful step toward smaller, next-generation nuclear systems and their potential role in reliable energy infrastructure.

The USRNC has approved license renewals for Diablo Canyon.

USNRC Approves Diablo Canyon License Renewals The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) renewed the operating license of Diablo Canyon

The Public Service Commission has approved six DTE Energy battery storage projects. Three will serve new Oracle data center.

Michigan Approves 6 Battery Storage Sites, Totaling More Than 1.3 GW of Capacity Michigan Approves 1.3 GW of Battery Storage Across Six Sites The Michigan Public Services Commission has approved six DTE battery storage projects totaling 1.3 GW

President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Friday to overhaul the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and speed the deployment of new power reactors in the U.S.

Trump signs orders to overhaul Nuclear Regulatory Commission, speed reactor deployment The NRC overhaul could result in staff reductions at a time when the agency has a heavy workload.

10.4 GW of utility-scale battery storage was added in 2024.

U.S. Battery Storage Capacity Surges, with Record Growth Expected in 2025 According to the EIA, utility-scale battery storage capacity in the U.S. exceeded 26 gigawatts (GW) in 2024, with 10.4 GW added last year alone. Despite this growth, battery storage still accounts for just 2% of the country’s total 1,230 GW of utility-scale electricity capacity. Looking ahead, 202...

California ISO's draft 2024-2025 Transmission Plan proposes 31 projects costing $4.8 billion to improve grid and support clean growth.

California ISO Unveils $4.8B Plan to Boost Grid and Clean Energy CAISO's draft transmission plan proposes 31 projects costing $4.8 billion to improve grid reliability and support clean energy growth

Holtec's restart of the Nuclear Plant will be the first restart of a commercial reactor that has been shut down in the US.

DOE Approves Funding for Palisades Nuclear Plant Restart DOE has approved a second $56.8 million disbursement to Holtec for restarting the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved PJM Interconnection’s plan to fast-track interconnection reviews to address potential shortfalls.

FERC Fast-Tracks PJM Power Projects to Boost Grid Capacity by 2026 FERC has approved PJM Interconnection’s plan to fast-track interconnection reviews for 50 power generation projects

The U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook predicts continued growth in energy.

Renewables Continue to Drive U.S. Power Growth Solar and wind will continue to be key drivers of U.S. power generation growth over the next two years, according to the EIA.

Conceptual capital-cost estimates are important for assessing the economic viability of proposed projects. Clayton Baumann, PE, CCP, ASA and Christopher Rigo, ASA, CVA discuss various conceptual capital cost estimating methods.

Methods for Conceptual Capital Cost Estimation Conceptual capital-cost estimates are important for assessing the economic viability of proposed projects when appropriately applied