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The U.S. Department of Energy has selected TVA and Holtec to support the deployment of small modular reactors in Tennessee and Michigan, with up to $800 million in funding, aiming to deliver new nuclear capacity by the early 2030s and strengthen domestic supply chains as part of a broader effort to expand America's energy independence and security.
Google is advancing its nuclear energy plans by partnering with TVA to purchase electricity from a next-generation reactor developed by Kairos Power, aiming to start supplying power by 2030 and potentially revolutionize US nuclear energy with innovative, low-pressure molten salt reactor technology.
The Super Bowl trailer for "Deadpool 3" teases a comical MCU tag team with the TVA, featuring Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine embarking on a time travel mission. The trailer showcases Deadpool's signature humor and references to Disney, as well as a glimpse of the TVA and familiar Avengers. Directed by Shawn Levy, the film is set to release on July 26 and will feature a star-studded cast including Morena Baccarin, Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, and Jennifer Garner.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is anticipating another peak power demand in Middle Tennessee due to subzero temperatures, prompting electric companies to ask customers to conserve energy by lowering thermostats, postponing use of large appliances and hot water, and turning off non-essential lights and appliances. TVA officials have completed over 3,400 winter readiness activities to avoid rolling blackouts, and are urging energy conservation measures to manage the increased demand.
MLGW and TVA have lifted the voluntary request for energy conservation during freezing temperatures, citing the good performance of their systems. MLGW CEO Doug McGowen noted a record high demand across the TVA system but stated that conservation methods across the Tennessee Valley worked. Customers are still advised to drip their faucets and protect their pipes during freezing temperatures.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is asking customers, including those of Decatur Utilities and Huntsville Utilities, to voluntarily reduce their electrical use due to extreme cold, in an effort to extend the available power supply until temperatures rise and demands on the power grid lessen. Customers are advised to take immediate steps to conserve energy, such as lowering thermostats, weatherstripping doors and windows, lowering water heater temperatures, and delaying the use of major appliances.
TVA and MLGW have issued an "energy conservation alert" for customers, urging them to voluntarily reduce electrical usage to prevent brownouts and blackouts as frigid weather increases demand for electricity. Measures include turning off clothes dryers, setting thermostats to 68 degrees or lower, and avoiding the use of large electric appliances. Despite the cold, only a small percentage of customers have experienced power outages so far.
As the second season of Loki concludes, actor Tom Hiddleston hints at the possibility of returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) despite the finale feeling like a proper send-off. Executive producer Kevin R. Wright also expresses interest in continuing to tell stories within the TVA (Time Variance Authority) world. The finale leaves room for interpretation regarding Loki's role as the God of Stories or a personified version of Yggdrasil, the Norse Tree of Life. The TVA may appear in the MCU again, and the production team is hopeful that the success of Loki will lead to more projects with a similar approach.
In the Season 2 finale of "Loki," Loki realizes his purpose is to prevent the Sacred Timeline from branching by keeping Sylvie from killing He Who Remains. Despite multiple attempts, Loki fails to stop Sylvie, leading to a conversation with He Who Remains about the Loom's failsafe design. Loki decides to break the Loom, causing a war, or kill Sylvie to protect what remains. He chooses to break the Loom and transforms into a godly form, shattering the Loom and creating the World Tree. The episode ends with the new TVA in action, Mobius leaving the TVA, and Renslayer waking up in the Void.
The latest trailer for "Loki" reveals a canon-changing reset for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). As the TVA is destroyed, Loki and his team find themselves scattered across time and space. The mid-season trailer hints at Loki's efforts to reunite with his team, who may have been sent back to their original lives with their memories wiped. The stakes are higher than ever as the characters face the challenge of saving the world from the obliteration caused by raw temporal energy. The remaining episodes promise surprising and unexpected twists as Loki streams on Disney+.
The Season 2 premiere of "Loki" picks up with the God of Mischief on the run after the events of the first season finale. The TVA is in chaos, with timelines veering off course and the revelation that everyone at the TVA is a variant. Loki's involuntary time-slipping introduces new characters and mysteries, while B-15 leads a movement to reform the TVA. The episode culminates in a plan to stop Loki's time-slipping, but a surprise encounter with Sylvie and a mysterious figure raises new questions. The TVA faces an existential crisis as its members grapple with the truth about their origins and the strain on the Temporal Loom.
The executive producer of "Loki," Kevin Wright, reveals that plans for a second season were already in the works before the first season had finished streaming. Season 2 picks up where the first season left off and explores new storytelling paths. Despite Jonathan Majors' arrest for assault in March, there were no changes made to the show, and the story on screen is the one they set out to make. The TVA is seen as a potential connective tool for future storytelling in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and while there are no immediate plans for a Season 3, the future of the show and the character of Loki remains open-ended.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has approved a 4.5 percent rate increase, its first in four years, which will go into effect on October 1. The rate increase will impact the electricity bills of TVA customers, who purchase power through local distributors. Additionally, TVA has moved the Bellefonte nuclear plant site off its surplus property list, indicating potential future consideration for generation or storage purposes. The utility plans to invest $15 billion in building additional electricity-generating capacity and upgrading its system to meet rising electricity demand. TVA CEO Jeff Lyash acknowledged the impact of the rate increase on customers and emphasized the funds would be used to improve system reliability and support economic growth in the region.