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FILE - Turbines operate at the Block Island Wind Farm, Dec. 7, 2023, off the coast of Block Island, R.I. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)

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Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears

Biden's admin speeds up clean energy projects, aiming to secure climate legacy before term ends amid potential Trump return.

By Jennifer Mcdermott and Matthew Daly18 Oct 2024The Associated Press

As tech companies seek energy sources to meet these demands while maintaining their zero-carbon emission commitments, nuclear power has emerged as a compelling option (AFP)

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Tech giants go nuclear in AI arms race

The US tech juggernauts, convinced that AI is technology's next big chapter, are investing billions to expand data centers globally.

By Alex Pigman With Thomas Urbain In New York17 Oct 2024Agence France-Presse

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US opens applications for $900 million for small nuclear reactors

The U.S. opened applications for $900M in funding to deploy small modular nuclear reactors, aimed at boosting clean energy.

By Timothy Gardner16 Oct 2024Reuters

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Amazon.com joins push for nuclear power to meet data center demand

Amazon partners with X-Energy to develop small modular reactors for data centers, aiming for 960 MW capacity and exploring more projects.

By Timothy Gardner16 Oct 2024Reuters

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Amazon, Google make dueling nuclear investments to power data centers with clean energy

Amazon and Google invest in small nuclear reactors for clean energy, aiming to meet soaring data center demand.

By Alexa St. John and Jennifer Mcdermott16 Oct 2024The Associated Press

Google and Kairos have yet to determine how many of the small nuclear reactors being built to meet the AI energy demand will be located near the tech giant's facilities (GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA)

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Google signs nuclear power deal with startup Kairos

Google signs deal to get electricity from small nuclear reactors by Kairos Power to power AI, aiming for clean, reliable energy.

By Glenn Chapman15 Oct 2024Agence France-Presse

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Westinghouse and Seaspan Sign MoU for AP1000® and AP300™ Projects

Agreement Supports Deployment of Advanced Reactors in Canada and Globally Peterborough, Ontario, October 10, 2024 — Westinghouse Electric Company and Seaspan ULC announced today...

Issued by Westinghouse10 Oct 2024

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Italy eyes Westinghouse, EDF as partners for nuclear-power firm: sources

Italy is considering Westinghouse or EDF as international partners for a state-backed company to build advanced nuclear reactors.

By Giuseppe Fonte, Francesca Landini and Angelo Amante10 Oct 2024Reuters

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Westinghouse and Seaspan Sign MoU for AP1000® and AP300™ Projects

Agreement Supports Deployment of Advanced Reactors in Canada and Globally PETERBOROUGH, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company and Seaspan ULC announced today that they have...

Issued by WestinghouseDistributed by Business Wire10 Oct 2024