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Much needed nuclear market reforms taking shape

Much needed nuclear market reforms taking shape Market flaws are putting even the most highly performing nuclear facilities at risk. That is part of the message delivered by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and backed by a new report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and PJM Interconnection, the operator of the grid stretching … Continue reading Much needed nuclear market reforms taking shape

Miss. could face shortages under ‘clean power plan’

Miss. could face shortages under ‘clean power plan’ Right now, Mississippi gets 14 percent of its electricity from coal-fired power plants. But what would happen if the state were suddenly forced to seek all of its electricity from other sources? Could Mississippi experience shortages of power during peak use, with the cost of household power … Continue reading Miss. could face shortages under ‘clean power plan’

Battery Storage Needed to Expand Renewable Energy

Battery Storage Needed to Expand Renewable Energy Storing energy remains the missing link for many clean power technologies, but DOE researchers and startup companies are racing to fill the gap. Without a way to save electricity and heat for later use, intermittent renewable energy will struggle to close price and performance differences with fossil fuels. … Continue reading Battery Storage Needed to Expand Renewable Energy

CASEnergy Coalition advocates for nuclear energy

CASEnergy Coalition advocates for nuclear energy A grassroots national energy coalition is lending its voice to the nuclear industry, including in Illinois, to raise the clean energy’s profile and educate the public on its significance in America’s future energy portfolio. “We believe we have a strong case to make. Nuclear energy is not only one … Continue reading CASEnergy Coalition advocates for nuclear energy