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Constellation Energy’s Three Mile Island Restart Faces a 73-Million-Gallon Test

Constellation Energy’s Three Mile Island Restart Faces a 73-Million-Gallon Test

Constellation Energy’s plan to restart the former Three Mile Island Unit 1 faces local scrutiny over a request to draw up to 73.2 million gallons daily from the Susquehanna River. The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is accepting public comments until May 4 after a hearing drew opposition. The plant, now called Crane Clean Energy Center, is tied to a 20-year power deal with Microsoft. Constellation targets a 2027 restart, pending approvals.
26 April 2026
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EPA Opens Summer E15 Fuel Sales to Cool Gas Prices, but Relief Could Be Thin

EPA Opens Summer E15 Fuel Sales to Cool Gas Prices, but Relief Could Be Thin

The U.S. EPA will allow nationwide sales of E15 gasoline from May 1, temporarily lifting summer anti-smog restrictions to address rising fuel prices following the Iran war. The waiver, set to run through May 20 but extendable, aims to boost supply but may only lower prices by a few cents per gallon. E15 is available at over 3,000 stations. Analysts warn infrastructure and supply limits could blunt the impact.
27 March 2026
Denison Mines Corp Sets March Start for Phoenix Uranium Mine as Canada Readies Nuclear Strategy

Denison Mines Corp Sets March Start for Phoenix Uranium Mine as Canada Readies Nuclear Strategy

Denison Mines’ board has approved construction of the Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine, with site work set to begin in March 2026. The project, cleared by Canadian regulators in February, is Canada’s first uranium mine to use the ISR method. Denison estimates a C$600 million capital cost and targets first production by mid-2028, but warns of possible delays and cost increases. NexGen’s Rook I project also secured final federal approval this week.
6 March 2026
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Big Tech’s data-center power bill fight: Warren presses Google as PJM auction plans grow

Big Tech’s data-center power bill fight: Warren presses Google as PJM auction plans grow

Senators led by Elizabeth Warren said Big Tech firms pledged to pay more for data-center electricity but withheld key details on rates and contracts. Trump called on companies to “pay their own way” as PJM weighs an emergency auction for new power supply. FERC signaled it is ready to act quickly on related filings. Google and Microsoft said they cover their own infrastructure costs but cited confidentiality concerns.
24 January 2026
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J.D. Irving seeks an NB Power grid exit as minister backs self-generated wind power plan

J.D. Irving seeks an NB Power grid exit as minister backs self-generated wind power plan

New Brunswick’s natural resources minister backs J.D. Irving Ltd. and other major industries seeking to self-supply renewable energy outside NB Power’s grid. NB Power warns losing large customers could raise bills for other ratepayers. The utility recently signed a 200-megawatt wind power deal with a J.D. Irving subsidiary. Industry leaders say they need relief from rising power costs.
15 January 2026
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Empire Wind decision day: Judge weighs Trump offshore wind pause as Equinor warns of termination

Empire Wind decision day: Judge weighs Trump offshore wind pause as Equinor warns of termination

U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols will rule Thursday on whether Equinor can resume construction of its $5.5 billion Empire Wind project off Long Island, halted under a Trump administration order citing national security. Equinor says the project could be terminated if work does not restart by Jan. 16. The Interior Department paused five East Coast wind projects last month over radar concerns. A separate judge cleared Orsted’s Revolution Wind project to proceed Monday.
15 January 2026
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Venezuela oil barrels return: Vitol, Trafigura court India and China as Trump export plan takes shape

Venezuela oil barrels return: Vitol, Trafigura court India and China as Trump export plan takes shape

Vitol and Trafigura are offering Venezuelan crude for March delivery to refiners in India and China, traders said Monday. Brent crude slipped to $63.03 a barrel as markets weighed unrest in Iran against expected Venezuelan exports. Vitol shipped naphtha to Venezuela, set to arrive Jan. 28, to help dilute heavy crude. U.S. efforts to shield Venezuela’s oil revenues face legal and political hurdles.
12 January 2026
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Meta stock braces for Monday after nuclear power push and fresh WhatsApp rules risk

Meta stock braces for Monday after nuclear power push and fresh WhatsApp rules risk

Meta Platforms shares rose 1.1% Friday after announcing long-term nuclear energy deals to power U.S. sites, including a major Ohio data center expansion. Vistra will supply 2,609 MW from its PJM nuclear plants starting in late 2026, while TerraPower and Oklo signed separate agreements for advanced nuclear projects. Vistra shares jumped 10.5% on the news. Meta also faces new regulatory scrutiny in Europe over WhatsApp.
11 January 2026
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NuScale Power stock slips as Capitol Hill nuclear hearing puts SMR trade back in play

NuScale Power stock slips as Capitol Hill nuclear hearing puts SMR trade back in play

NuScale Power shares fell 1.6% to $19.25 Wednesday morning on volume over 7 million, as investors watched a House hearing on nuclear licensing set for 10:15 a.m. ET. The move followed new U.S. Energy Department contracts for domestic uranium enrichment. Broader markets edged higher, while nuclear stocks were mixed. NuScale is seeking customer deals and financing after canceling its Carbon Free Power Project last year.
7 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock faces Monday test as Trump pitches Venezuela oil rebuild for U.S. giants

Exxon Mobil stock faces Monday test as Trump pitches Venezuela oil rebuild for U.S. giants

Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.9% Friday after President Trump said U.S. oil companies are prepared to invest billions in Venezuela’s oil sector following Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces. Analysts warned repairs could take years and the U.S. embargo remains in place. Brent crude ended down 0.7% at $60.33 a barrel. Investors are watching for Venezuela policy updates and U.S. jobs data due Jan. 9.
5 January 2026
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Chevron caught in Venezuela oil clamp as PDVSA cuts output under U.S. embargo

Chevron caught in Venezuela oil clamp as PDVSA cuts output under U.S. embargo

Venezuela’s PDVSA has cut crude output as storage fills up following a U.S. export embargo and tanker blockade, sources said. Chevron-chartered ships have not left Venezuelan waters since Thursday, and several loaded vessels remain stuck. The U.S. removed President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas on Saturday, with President Trump announcing the oil embargo is fully enforced. December oil exports fell to about half of November’s 950,000 barrels per day.
4 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock: what to watch after U.S. strike on Venezuela and Trump oil-company push

Exxon Mobil stock: what to watch after U.S. strike on Venezuela and Trump oil-company push

Exxon closed up 1.9% Friday as investors prepared for Monday’s reopening after U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro. Trump said U.S. oil firms would help rebuild Venezuela’s industry, though Exxon has no current operations there. Brent settled at $60.75 a barrel; OPEC+ kept output policy steady on Sunday. Venezuela’s oil exports were halted Saturday as port captains stopped ship departures.
4 January 2026
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Dominion Energy’s Silent Solar Generator Debuts as Virginia Regulators Pause Chesterfield Gas Plant Approval

Dominion Energy’s Silent Solar Generator Debuts as Virginia Regulators Pause Chesterfield Gas Plant Approval

Virginia regulators halted approval for Dominion Energy’s planned 944-megawatt Chesterfield gas plant after environmental and civil rights groups raised legal concerns. Meanwhile, Dominion unveiled a solar-charged, towable battery generator, developed with Power Up Connect, as a cleaner alternative to diesel units for temporary power needs. The battery system is certified for safety and aimed at public events and worksites.
19 December 2025
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Ithaca Pushes Back on NYSEG Rate Hikes as Hochul Pauses New York’s All-Electric Buildings Rules

Ithaca Pushes Back on NYSEG Rate Hikes as Hochul Pauses New York’s All-Electric Buildings Rules

NYSEG has requested a $464.4 million annual increase in electric delivery revenues, which would raise typical residential bills by $33.12 per month, or 23.7%. The utility also seeks a $93 million annual gas revenue hike, adding $33.57 monthly for heating customers. Governor Hochul has paused New York’s all-electric new-building mandate pending court review, leaving cities and builders in limbo.
19 December 2025
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Georgia Power’s $15B Data Center Energy Expansion Heads to Georgia PSC Vote as AI Power Demand Triggers New Federal Grid Rules

Georgia Power’s $15B Data Center Energy Expansion Heads to Georgia PSC Vote as AI Power Demand Triggers New Federal Grid Rules

Georgia’s Public Service Commission votes Friday on Georgia Power’s $15 billion plan to add 10,000 megawatts of new electricity, mainly to meet soaring demand from AI-driven data centers. The proposal includes new gas plants, battery storage, solar, and purchased power. Critics warn the expansion could raise bills for ordinary customers. The vote comes as federal regulators move to clarify how tech companies connect data centers to the grid.
19 December 2025
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House Passes SPEED Act to Fast-Track Energy Projects as Senate Eyes Rewrite Amid Offshore Wind Clash and AI Power Crunch

House Passes SPEED Act to Fast-Track Energy Projects as Senate Eyes Rewrite Amid Offshore Wind Clash and AI Power Crunch

The House passed the SPEED Act 221–196 on Thursday, aiming to overhaul the National Environmental Policy Act and speed up federal reviews for major energy and infrastructure projects. Eleven Democrats joined Republicans; one Republican voted no. A late amendment on offshore wind cost the bill support from a key clean power group. The Senate is expected to make significant changes.
19 December 2025
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India’s SHANTI Bill Passes Parliament: Private Entry into Nuclear Power, Liability Overhaul, and Protests Explained

India’s SHANTI Bill Passes Parliament: Private Entry into Nuclear Power, Liability Overhaul, and Protests Explained

India’s Parliament passed the SHANTI Bill on December 18, 2025, opening the civil nuclear sector to private Indian companies and joint ventures for the first time. Opposition parties and unions announced nationwide protests, citing safety and liability concerns. The law replaces two key nuclear acts and aims to boost nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047. Foreign firms can participate only through partnerships with Indian companies.
18 December 2025
Three Mile Island Restart: Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Crane Clean Energy Center Can Cut Power Prices and Fuel Microsoft’s AI Push

Three Mile Island Restart: Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Crane Clean Energy Center Can Cut Power Prices and Fuel Microsoft’s AI Push

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited the former Three Mile Island nuclear site to promote restarting Unit 1, backed by a $1 billion federal loan to Constellation Energy. The project aims to supply power for AI-driven data center growth, with Microsoft signing a long-term purchase deal. Unit 1, shut since 2019, could return to service by 2027, pending regulatory approval.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Investors Advised to Follow Fed Chair Powell's Cautious Stance on Iran War Impact
    April 29, 2026, 9:10 PM EDT. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, in his final meeting, kept the Fed funds rate unchanged, emphasizing patience amid the Middle East conflict's uncertainty. Powell highlighted the war in Iran as a factor affecting inflation but cautioned against making premature policy moves. He urged investors to recognize the unpredictability of the conflict's course and impact on energy prices. The stock market's rebound after initial sell-offs linked to the war suggests a need for measured responses rather than abrupt portfolio changes. Powell's approach underlines the importance of long-term investing amidst geopolitical tensions, as markets historically recover from crises, including wars and economic downturns. Investors are advised to monitor but not overreact to volatile wartime developments.

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Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
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