U.S. Department of Energy Commits $1.5 Billion to Restart Nuclear Power Plant in Michigan
Posted on Mar 28, 2024 in Press Release | Comments Off on U.S. Department of Energy Commits $1.5 Billion to Restart Nuclear Power Plant in Michigan
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $1.5 billion “conditional commitment” to support the reopening of the Palisades nuclear power plant near South Haven, Michigan, after it shut down in May 2022. The loan will be provided to owner Holtec to restart the plant, which would be the first time a closed nuclear reactor is brought back online in U.S. history. The project...
South Central Power Ventures into Internet Business to Bridge Rural Connectivity Gap
Posted on Mar 14, 2024 in Press Release | Comments Off on South Central Power Ventures into Internet Business to Bridge Rural Connectivity Gap
South Central Power, an electric cooperative, is using a $100 million state grant to launch connectSCP, aiming to provide internet to underserved areas across 24 counties in southern, central, and eastern Ohio. This initiative, starting with 2,500 homes in areas like New Market and Somerton, aligns with South Central’s history of community service dating back to the 1930s. The...
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $2.3B in Energy Projects Aimed at Rural Communities
Posted on Mar 8, 2024 in Permitting | Comments Off on Biden-Harris Administration Invests $2.3B in Energy Projects Aimed at Rural Communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced clean energy investments in 23 states to bolster rural America’s power grid and reduce pollution. Secretary Tom Vilsack revealed $139 million in awards for the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program and $2.2 billion for 39 projects, aiming to provide reliable electricity to over 2 million rural residents. These initiatives...
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