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energy1 year ago

US Aims to Triple Nuclear Power Capacity by 2050

The Biden administration has unveiled a roadmap to triple the US's nuclear energy capacity by 2050, aiming to add 200 gigawatts of new capacity. This plan, which includes deploying small modular reactors and extending the life of existing plants, faces challenges such as high costs, aging infrastructure, and potential policy shifts under a Trump administration. Despite these hurdles, nuclear energy has gained bipartisan support and interest from big tech companies as a carbon-free power source.

via The Verge|
#biden-administration#carbon-free-power#energy
energy2 years ago

"Idaho's Proposed Advanced Nuclear Reactor: A Failed Venture"

The Carbon Free Power Project, which aimed to deliver nuclear power as a base load energy source to Utah municipalities, has been terminated. The project, pursued by the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and NuScale, failed to secure enough subscriptions to be financially viable. Despite bipartisan support and regulatory approval, the project faced uncertainties in permitting and costs, leading subscribers to drop out. UAMPS will now explore alternative base load power sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, and natural gas. However, UAMPS remains open to nuclear power in the long term, given their relationship with NuScale.

via Deseret News|
#carbon-free-power#energy#nuclear-power
energy2 years ago

Georgia's Plant Vogtle achieves full power output for three nuclear reactors.

The first of two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle in Georgia has reached 100% power, signaling that it could begin sending electricity out to Georgia homes in a matter of days. The unit is expected to begin delivering power in June. Once complete, the two units will produce enough electricity for 500,000 homes and businesses without contributing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. However, the total price tag for the project has climbed to more than $35 billion, more than double the company’s initial forecast, and additional rate hikes to pay for the units are likely.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|
#carbon-free-power#electricity#energy