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HEATS On in the Lame Duck
Last week, the House voted to advance the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act, a critical piece of legislation aimed at accelerating the development of geothermal energy on federal lands.
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It’s the (Energy) Economy, Stupid
Minutes after pundits and political strategists received exit poll data, they began unpacking why voters of all ages, genders, and ethnicities voted for Donald Trump to be the 47th president.
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What Trump Got Right and Wrong on Nuclear Power in His Interview with Joe Rogan
In a lengthy interview with Joe Rogan, Donald Trump offered mixed reviews on nuclear power.
Energy
From Commitment to Investment: Amazon Bets Big on Advanced Nuclear
Amazon's backing of advanced nuclear signals a positive shift in how large-scale energy users approach energy needs and environmental ambitions.
Energy
Addressing Six Common Concerns of the Nuclear Naysayers
Support for nuclear power is continuing to grow as more people recognize that it is a source of dependable, emissions-free energy.
Energy
Look to Nuclear for Clean, Abundant Energy
Nuclear can provide the electricity we need without the emissions we don’t want.
Energy
Nuclear now: Reopening Three Mile Island is a huge boost for Pa.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes about the economic benefits of reopening Three Mile Island Unit 1. Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island nuclear energy plant along the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg…
Energy
As Banks Pledge Their Support, Fixing Broken Policies Will Make Nuclear More Viable
If countries and financial institutions are to make good on their commitments to nuclear energy, bold policy reform is necessary.
Energy
Last Energy nabs $40M to realize vision of super-small nuclear reactors
"The startup aims to eventually deploy thousands of its modular microreactors, though to date it has not brought any online. The first reactor might appear in Europe as soon as 2026, assuming Last Energy manages to meet its extremely aggressive construction, financial, and regulatory timelines — not a common occurrence in the nuclear industry. Venture capital heavyweight Gigafund led the round, which closed early this year but was revealed only today. The startup has raised a total of $64 million since its 2019 founding."