New opposition has emerged surrounding a power plant Minnesota Power, Dairyland Power Cooperative, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative are teaming to build along the banks of the Nemadji River in […] The post Proposed Gas-Fired Power Plant in Wisconsin Faces New Opposition appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Month: February 2024
EPA Rolls Out Final, More Stringent PM2.5 Standard
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in February issued a final rule imposing tighter restrictions on fine particulate matter (PM2.5) or soot. The final rule, issued on Feb. 7, strengthens […] The post EPA Rolls Out Final, More Stringent PM2.5 Standard appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Clearing the Air: Is Direct Air Capture a Savior, Distraction, or a Trojan Horse?
Direct air capture (DAC) holds promise to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, potentially becoming a crucial tool in the battle against climate change. Amidst heated debates over its feasibility, […] The post Clearing the Air: Is Direct Air Capture a Savior, Distraction, or a Trojan Horse? appeared first on […]
The Possibilities of Recycling Nuclear Fissile Waste
Nuclear energy has long been a topic of debate due to concerns about its environmental impact and the disposal of nuclear waste. However, a paradigm shift is underway that could […] The post The Possibilities of Recycling Nuclear Fissile Waste appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Pioneering GE F-Class Hydrogen-Capable Gas Power Plant Begins Operations in Australia
EnergyAustralia has begun operations at the 320-MW Tallawarra B gas-fired power station in New South Wales (NSW)—Australia’s first peaking power plant capable of operating on a natural gas and hydrogen […] The post Pioneering GE F-Class Hydrogen-Capable Gas Power Plant Begins Operations in Australia appeared first on POWER Magazine.
In First, NRC Approves Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Enriched up to 8% for Commercial Power Generation
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted Global Nuclear Fuel—Americas (GNF) the regulatory body’s first-ever authorization to produce nuclear fuel with uranium-235 (U-235) enrichments up to 8% for commercial power […] The post In First, NRC Approves Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Enriched up to 8% for Commercial Power Generation appeared first […]
Hydrogen: ‘The Swiss Army Knife of Decarbonization’
It seems everywhere you go, both inside and outside of the power industry, people are talking about hydrogen. Last October, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced an investment of […] The post Hydrogen: ‘The Swiss Army Knife of Decarbonization’ appeared first on POWER Magazine.