Balico LLC, an energy firm rooted in Herndon, Virginia, is embarking on an ambitious project to develop a significant natural-gas-fired power plant and a sprawling data center complex over 2,200 acres in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Currently designated for residential purposes, the site is up
In 2024, the energy sector faced unprecedented challenges due to severe weather-induced outages. These events highlighted an urgent need for robust disaster avoidance strategies, especially as we increasingly rely on digital IT infrastructure to oversee plant operations. The major outage events of
Duke Energy is embarking on an ambitious and significant expansion of clean energy resources across the Carolinas following a comprehensive decision by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC). This detailed plan aims to balance the transition to cleaner energy with maintaining grid
Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC), a notable player in the microreactor technology and advanced nuclear fuel market, has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This move signifies a critical restructuring phase aiming to secure new ownership while sustaining its ongoing operations. The dynamic
Cuba is grappling with a severe energy crisis, primarily driven by a confluence of aging infrastructure and stringent U.S. sanctions. This crisis reached a tipping point when the National Electric System (SEN) collapsed in October 2024 following the shutdown of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric
CenterPoint Energy has faced substantial scrutiny following the fallout from Hurricane Beryl. The storm caused extensive damage to the utility’s electric infrastructure and resulted in power outages for millions of customers. In response to criticism, CenterPoint undertook a comprehensive review a
The Smackover Formation in southwestern Arkansas is emerging as a potential game-changer in the global lithium market, essential for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and energy storage devices. A recent report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment
In the latest analysis by WalletHub, Washington state has been recognized as the most energy-efficient state in the United States, highlighting its ability to excel in both auto and home energy consumption. This thorough evaluation was based on comprehensive data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the
South Carolina recently faced unprecedented challenges to its power infrastructure due to Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that left 1.4 million homes and businesses without electricity, raising serious questions about the state's readiness for such extreme weather. One possible solution
Kentucky is experiencing an era of unprecedented economic growth, largely driven by the booming presence of data centers and other technological advancements. The Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) recognize the pressing need to meet increasing energy
