The Trump administration’s push to keep aging fossil-fuel plants online could cost Americans up to $6B a year with no grid reliability gains. (Canary Media) If DOE forced the continued operation of ...

Five countries account for more than two-thirds of the world’s total nuclear electricity generation capacity. (EIA) ...

Three US nuclear developers—Terra Innovatum, Terrestrial Energy, and Eagle Energy Metals—are using the revived SPAC market to raise $500M+ for SMR projects. (FT) Why it matters: Data center growth and ...

ConEd is testing whether small, in-home batteries can take pressure off New York City’s grid during summer peaks. (Canary Media) In a pilot with Standard Potential, 65 household ACs are being wired to ...

Microreactors are moving from concept to test phase. Could they be the first new US commercial reactor design since the Cold War? (WaPo) The tech: Truck-sized units from firms like Radiant, ...

As the 21st-century grid rapidly evolves, utilities are under pressure to modernize not only their infrastructure—but the way they manage its construction. With growing demands from DERs, AI data ...

Google will reduce AI data center load during grid stress events under new agreements with Indiana Michigan Power and Tennessee Power Authority. (Reuters) These deals represent Google’s first formal ...

Note from Tom: Since 2013, I’ve been publishing “Tom Alrich’s blog” on Blogspot. I’m now publishing my posts in this Substack blog, named “Tom Alrich’s blog, too”. I’m posting for free on Substack now ...

BYD’s dominance in the EV battery manufacturing industry is no accident—it’s the result of a strategic blend of vertical integration, relentless innovation, and operational excellence that directly ...

According to two expert assessments of China’s progress with fusion energy, China is making progress towards deploying fusion energy as a commercial offering at a significantly faster rate than the US ...

As the world transitions to renewable energy, 2024 has been pivotal in advancing sustainable battery technology. Several promising innovations and trends are helping reshape the industry, making it ...

Challenges and Barriers Energy efficiency is crucial for achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), mitigating climate change, and improving energy security. However, several ...