October 5, 2024

Nuclear Power

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DOE to Award $46 Million to 8 Commercial Fusion Developers
After decades of funding research to harness the power of nuclear fusion, the agency has announced grants to help start-ups develop commercial fusion reactors.
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NY Renewable Portfolio May Come up Short on Getting to Net Zero
Facing a possibility that it won't be able to generate enough energy with existing renewables, New York is considering more controversial forms of generation.
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IPPNY Panelists Urge Collaboration, Coordination in Transition
There was no shortage of ideas on how to overcome well known challenges to carrying out New York’s clean energy transition at IPPNY’s 37th Spring Conference.
Constellation Energy
Constellation CEO: Nuclear PTC Could Extend Reactors’ Life to 80 Years
Constellation says the IRA's tax credits for nuclear could boost its profits by $100 million per year and help extend the life of its reactors to 80 years.
Dominion Energy
Enviros Pan Dominion Integrated Resource Plan
Dominion Virginia’s new Integrated Resource Plan anticipates continued development of solar, wind and storage — and 970 MW of new natural gas capacity.
DOE
DOE: US Needs 200 GW of New Nuclear Power by 2050
DOE is estimating that 500 to 750 GW of clean, firm power — including 200 GW of new nuclear — will be needed to reach net-zero emissions economy-wide by 2050.
Xcel Energy
Xcel: Nuclear Water Leaks’ Costs ‘not Material’
Xcel Energy says repair costs for two radioactive water leaks since last November at its Monticello nuclear plant “were not significant.”
NRC
NRC: Ground Settling Damaged Water Lines at Ohio Nuclear Plant
The NRC has begun to investigate ground settling incidents at the Davis-Besse nuclear plant, including two that damaged fire-protection water lines.
Entergy
Entergy, NextEra Tout Clean Energy Efforts
Entergy told financial analysts that it is investing to improve reliability and resilience and “significantly” expand its clean energy footprint.
House Energy and Commerce Committee
House Hearing Examines State of the Nuclear Power Industry
A House Energy & Commerce subcommittee heard testimony on the state of the nuclear industry as its members start work on a bill to deploy new advanced reactors.

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