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Is Hydrogen’s Future Powered by Nuclear?

Is Hydrogen’s Future Powered by Nuclear?

Hydrogen energy holds much potential in clean energy but is woefully underutilized. While hydrogen fuel cells are quite clean, the process of…


tech insights Sep 15, 2023 by Jane Marsh
$1.3B Combined-Cycle Natural Gas Plant Opens in Illinois

$1.3B Combined-Cycle Natural Gas Plant Opens in Illinois

A 1.25-gigawatt natural gas-powered combined-cycle plant recently came online in Illinois. The $1.3 billion project offers a low-emitting source of…


News Aug 28, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
NIST Develops 3D Measurement Device for Coal Plant Smokestack Emissions Audits

NIST Develops 3D Measurement Device for Coal Plant Smokestack Emissions Audits

A new 3D probe device developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology enables faster and more accurate smokestack emissions audits…


After 14 Years, Nuclear Reactor Online in Georgia

After 14 Years, Nuclear Reactor Online in Georgia

After 14 years of construction, the third nuclear reactor unit at Georgia’s Plant Vogtle has finally started delivering power to customers.…


News Aug 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Nuclear Fusion Engine Designed to Speed Space Flight Starts Construction

Nuclear Fusion Engine Designed to Speed Space Flight Starts Construction

British aerospace startup Pulsar Fusion aims to speed up space travel with its fusion-powered rocket engine, which recently started construction in…


News Jul 31, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
The Path to Decarbonization for China’s Manufacturing Industry

The Path to Decarbonization for China’s Manufacturing Industry

China’s manufacturing industry is a concern in combatting climate change, and researchers are studying the country's emissions and power…


Inflation-Ridden Supply Chains, Interest Rates Dampen SMR Development

Inflation-Ridden Supply Chains, Interest Rates Dampen SMR Development

Small modular reactor developers face interest rate hikes and soaring commodity prices for steel piping, fabricated steel plates, and other…


Study Spotlights Coal as a Hydrogen Storage Mechanism

Study Spotlights Coal as a Hydrogen Storage Mechanism

A study from Pennsylvania State University identifies coal formations as a promising resource for hydrogen storage. 


TVA Gas Plant Proposal Clashes With Clean Energy Goals

TVA Gas Plant Proposal Clashes With Clean Energy Goals

The Tennessee Valley Authority’s proposed gas plant sparks controversy as it clashes with the Biden Administration’s clean energy objectives.


Advanced Reactor Roadmap Details Nuclear’s North American Path 

Advanced Reactor Roadmap Details Nuclear’s North American Path 

How advanced nuclear reactors can gain commercial traction to meet electricity demands and emissions-reduction targets in North America’s energy…


What Do EPA Carbon Emission Caps Mean for the Energy Transition?

What Do EPA Carbon Emission Caps Mean for the Energy Transition?

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new carbon emissions limits on fossil fuel-fired power plants. Here’s what that means for the…


Nano Nuclear Secures Review Agreement with INL on Micro Reactor Design 

Nano Nuclear Secures Review Agreement with INL on Micro Reactor Design 

Nano Nuclear Energy recently secured a deal with the Idaho National Laboratory to review its portable advanced nuclear reactor design. 


News May 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Report: Strategies to Boost Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology

Report: Strategies to Boost Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology

An exhaustive report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examined opportunities and barriers to bringing advanced…


Latest Coal Plant Closure Speeds Australia’s Renewables Push

Latest Coal Plant Closure Speeds Australia’s Renewables Push

Australia’s Liddell coal-fired power plant closed last month, marking the latest of several coal retirements over the last decade, with more on…


News May 08, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
National Labs Demo Remote Hybrid Power Plant

National Labs Demo Remote Hybrid Power Plant

Two National Labs have revealed their “SuperLab” research plant, a hybrid concept combining solar, battery, hydrogen electrolysis, and nuclear…


News Apr 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Commits More Funding for Hydropower, Smart Manufacturing, Wind

DOE Commits More Funding for Hydropower, Smart Manufacturing, Wind

Here’s EE Power’s semi-regular briefing on the U.S. Department of Energy’s latest clean energy funding programs and other announcements.


News Apr 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Magnetic Containment Could Produce Continuous Fusion

Magnetic Containment Could Produce Continuous Fusion

Nuclear fusion continues progressing with new concepts for the magnetic confinement of hydrogen plasma. 


Maryland Research Reactor to Restart After Safety Pause

Maryland Research Reactor to Restart After Safety Pause

The National Institute of Standards and Technology will restart its research reactor in Maryland after the facility shut down in 2021 over a safety…


News Mar 28, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Irène Joliot-Curie: Pioneer in Radiochemistry

Irène Joliot-Curie: Pioneer in Radiochemistry

Irène Joliot-Curie was the second woman to receive the Noble Prize in Chemistry. Her work with radioactive isotopes profoundly impacted the…


A Green Future for Nuclear?

A Green Future for Nuclear?

​​​​​​​With the transition away from fossil fuels, nuclear power could emerge as a low-carbon power source.