Energy
Kentucky Uranium Site to Host $100B AI Data Hub and Gas Plant
The DOE is converting a Kentucky uranium enrichment site into a $100B AI data center and gas power complex, raising envi
Energy
Trump Admin Pushes Reopening of Shuttered St. Croix Refinery to Combat High Gas Prices
The Trump administration is pushing to restart closed refineries, notably the St. Croix facility, as gasoline prices hov
Energy
Trump's Executive Orders Jumpstart U.S. Nuclear Renaissance, Four Advanced Reactors Reach Criticality
Four advanced reactors have reached criticality, and the Trump administration's executive orders and $17.5 billion in lo
Energy
Aging US Grid Risks Digital Dominance as Data Center Demand Surges
With data center electricity use projected to triple by 2028, the nation's aging power grid needs urgent upgrades to mai
Energy
Brent Crude Reaches $91 After Iranian Strike on US Base
Brent crude rose to $91 per barrel after Iran fired missiles at a US base in Jordan, and President Trump threatened reta
Energy
Trump Admin Picks Five States for Nuclear Waste Storage Talks
The Trump administration selected five states—Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho—to negotiate potential nuc
Energy
Ohio's Fast-Track Gas Approval for Data Centers Sparks Local Backlash
Ohio's law fast-tracking gas-powered data centers is drawing fire from residents, with over 50 communities passing morat
Energy
Oil Prices Plunge 10% as US-Iran Hostilities Halt Over Weekend
Oil prices fell nearly 10% on Monday after a weekend lull in fighting between the US and Iran, with Brent crude dropping
Energy
Trump's Energy Price Vows Unravel as Gas and Electric Costs Surge
Despite Trump's pledge to halve energy costs, gasoline and electricity prices are climbing amid the U.S.-Iran war and gr
Energy
Trump Claims Four New Reactors Hit Milestone, Touts Nuclear Revival
President Trump said Friday that four new advanced nuclear reactors hit a critical milestone by July 4, a win for his ad
Energy
Trump Set to Announce Nuclear Expansion Milestone Amid Saudi Deal Controversy
President Trump will announce a milestone in domestic nuclear expansion Friday, a year after signing orders to quadruple
Energy
Grid Modernization Poses Security Risks as Foreign Tech Creeps into U.S. Power Systems
New infrastructure for AI and manufacturing is driving grid modernization, but former officials warn that foreign contro
Energy
Gas Prices Hit $4 as Renewed US-Iran Hostilities Disrupt Oil Shipments
The average U.S. gas price hit $4 per gallon Monday as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapsed, triggering attacks on oil tank
Energy
Wright Vows Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Open as Iran Conflict Drags On
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the US will keep the Strait of Hormuz open despite renewed hostilities with Iran, as
Energy
Lake Powell Hydro Output at Risk as Federal Study Warns of Near-Record Low by 2027
New federal projections warn Lake Powell's elevation may fall to just 3,492 feet by March 2027, dangerously close to the
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PJM Auction Reveals Data Centers Driving $6.3B in New Power Costs Across 13 States
Grid operator PJM's auction results reveal data center demand will add $6.3 billion in capacity charges, with total cost
Energy
Freedom Fuel Prices Already Rising After $3.47 Debut, GasBuddy Shows
GasBuddy data reveals Freedom Fuel prices have climbed to $3.57 per gallon at most locations, up from the $3.47 debut pr
Energy
Windfall Tax Bills on Oil Producers Could Backfire, Analysts Warn
Proposed windfall profit taxes on oil companies aim to curb high energy costs, but analysts argue they could backfire by