Focus on Electricity
US nuclear industry upbeat on small reactors, despite setback
Despite the recent cancellation of a next-generation US nuclear plant, backers of the carbon-free power source remain hopeful new projects will come on...
Canada’s Federal minister says nuclear power is key part of renewable expansion
The federal minister responsible for innovation and industry says Canada could lose out if it doesn't consider nuclear power investment
What happens to solar power during a solar eclipse? U.S. grid operators get ready
Electric grids across the U.S. are anticipating a rapid decline in solar generation during Monday's total solar eclipse, which will span multiple states.
St. Louis-area residents make plea for compensation for illnesses tied to nuclear contamination of Coldwater Creek
Coldwater Creek was contaminated decades ago when waste from nuclear bomb development was dumped into the creek in suburban St. Louis, Mo.
Kentucky governor vetoes nuclear energy legislation due to the method of selecting board members
Gov. Andy Beshear but stressed his objections dealt with an advisory board and not with the use of nuclear power.
Don’t support nuclear fuel recycling project, non-proliferation experts urge US
Nuclear proliferation experts are warning that a pilot project to recycle spent nuclear fuel would violate U.S. nuclear security policy.
Biden administration awards $20 billion for clean energy investment in low-income communities
Vice President Kamala Harris and EPA administrator Michael Regan on Thursday announced $20 billion in grants to fund clean energy projects in disadvantaged...
REN21 2024 outlook report: Renewables growth still lags climate targets
The world added less than half of the new renewable energy capacity needed to meet its climate goals last year: Paris-based think tank...
BC Hydro: More clean power to help meet demand, clean energy targets
BC Hydro is looking for more clean power to add to its grids as electricity demands are expected to increase by 15 per...
Lawsuit challenges $1 billion in federal funding to sustain California’s last nuclear power plant
Environmental group argues U.S. Energy Department's decision to award $1B to nuclear power plant operator was based on an outdated, flawed analysis.
