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Nuclear Technology

DOE Announces $230M to Build Advanced Reactor Demonstration Project

Building on its contention that nuclear power must be a vital part of the American energy future, the U.S. Department of Energy announced.

Nuclear Technology

DOE Launches Program to Demonstrate Advanced Nuclear Reactors Within 5 Years

Private developers of nuclear reactors in the United States are demonstrating their technology in the United States.

Hydropower Plant

Hull Street Energy Bought the Hydropower Plant

It is a joint venture between Enel Green Power North America and GE Energy Financial Services.

Wind Power Company

Goldwind Sells 55-MW Wind Farm to AES Panama

Goldwind Americas, a unit of Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind Science & Technology Co Ltd (HKG:2208), announced on Wednesday the sale of a 55-MW wind farm in…

Citi unveils $1.5 Billion Green Bond to Combat Climate Change

American multinational financial services firm Citi has unveiled its first US dollar-denominated green bond to finance environmental-friendly projects.

Oil & Gas Trade

North American Oil Producers Cut Output Quicker Than Some Expected

OPEC and allies led by Russia struck a deal in April to contain a worsening supply glut as the coronavirus pandemic cratered global fuel demand by about 30%, se…

Thermal Coal

Anglo American Considers Spinning off South African Coal Operations

Anglo American, the diversified miner, prefers to spin off its thermal coal business in South Africa and list it in the next two to three years.

Market Analysis

US Renewable Leader Reports Strong First Quarter Despite Covid-19

​The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) released new data today, showing the good performance of Dallas-based Tri Global Energy (TGE), a wind power compan…

Coal Trade

Berkshire, AIG Urged by NYC's Comptroller to Divest from Coal

Continuing to invest in coal projects will only bring greater financial risks, potential liabilities and future cost burdens.

Offshore Wind Power

New Jersey to Establish Wind Institute

Governor phil murphy detailed plans to create the institute for wind energy innovation and new development.

Market Analysis

Sunrun Policy Chief Talks COVID Impact and Solar Power Future

For sure, the solar industry saw the ITC phase down coming well before the coronavirus hit.

Crude Oil

Venezuela's Oil Output Could Fall Again Soon

On Tuesday, the Trump administration told the last remaining American oil companies in Venezuela.

Coal Mine

Coal Producers Announce Layoffs, Market Dismal

The Powder River Basin's coal workforce shrunk by about 6% Thursday with the layoff of 300 workers from three mines.

Market Analysis

America’s Green Fuel Is Likely to Escape Negative Prices

The American ethanol industry has been absolutely pummeled in the last year, forcing a wave of production shutdowns across the Midwest.

Nuclear Policy

National Security Requires Revival of U.S. Nuclear Energy, DOE Group Reports

Now is the time to reassert the power of nuclear in American energy policy, a new report claims.