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In an endeavor to streamline the regulatory process for communities seeking low-cost and clean energy solutions, the State of Alaska has recently implemented new regulations concerning nuclear microreactor power generation. These regulations were set in motion by the signing of Senate Bill (SB) 177 into law by Governor Dunleavy in …

CRISPR-edited poplar trees (left) and unedited poplars (right) Chenmin Yang Using CRISPR to genetically edit trees could dramatically cut the energy footprint of the paper industry. Making paper is both energy and water intensive, says Jack Wang at North Carolina State University. In 2021, the industry’s global carbon footprint was …

Oklo’s mission is to revolutionize the global energy landscape by providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy through the development and deployment of next-generation fast reactor technology. With an emphasis on sustainability, Oklo aims to sell power directly to customers under long-term contracts, ensuring recurring revenue and contributing to a greener …

Ontario’s Minister of Energy, Hon. Todd Smith, has pledged support to facilitate the necessary long-term planning and consultation work for exploring nuclear expansion options at the Bruce Power site. This commitment aligns with Ontario’s goals of fostering economic growth while striving to achieve net-zero emissions. According to Mike Rencheck, President …

Ontario’s Minister of Energy, Hon. Todd Smith, has pledged support to facilitate the necessary long-term planning and consultation work for exploring nuclear expansion options at the Bruce Power site. This commitment aligns with Ontario’s goals of fostering economic growth while striving to achieve net-zero emissions. According to Mike Rencheck, President …

The Evobits “farm” in Romania mines the Ethereum and Zilliqa cryptocurrencies Akos Stiller/Bloomberg via Getty Images Quantum computers could be used to mine existing cryptocurrencies like bitcoin or future, more energy-efficient ones, slashing their electricity use, according to two new analyses. Cryptocurrencies that rely on a “proof of work” method …

Texas-based energy company Vistra Corp. said this week it had come to a definitive agreement to purchase Energy Harbor Corp, which will merge their nuclear and retail businesses by forming a subsidiary called Vistra Vision. Vistra Zero renewables and storage projects will also be included in the mix that will …

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Ontario Power Generation (OPG), and Synthos Green Energy (SGE) are collaborating to develop and deploy the GEH BWRX-300 small modular reactor – News …

Texas-based energy company Vistra Corp. said this week it had come to a definitive agreement to purchase Energy Harbor Corp, which will merge their nuclear and retail businesses by forming a subsidiary called Vistra Vision. Vistra Zero renewables and storage projects will also be included in the mix that will …

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has granted Terrestrial Energy USA a financial aid package to assist the company’s licensing program for the Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) plant with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This grant is part of Terrestrial Energy’s strategy to obtain a Standard Design Approval …