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Despite closures, U.S. nuclear electricity generation in 2018 surpassed its previous peak

(Thu, 21 Mar 2019) Electricity generation from U.S. nuclear power plants totaled 807.1 million megawatthours (MWh) in 2018, slightly more than the previous peak of 807.0 million MWh in 2010, based on preliminary annual data. Although several nuclear power plants have closed since 2010, a combination of added capacity through uprates and shorter refueling and maintenance cycles allowed the remaining nuclear power plants to produce more electricity.

Europeans anxious about growing role of tech in society… but still trust AI more than politicians

Europeans are feeling increasingly uncertain and insecure about the pervasive role of technology in society, according to a new report. It highlights a public demand for the regulation of

EIA: Renewables double U.S. generation over 10 years; gas still reigns

Renewables-including biomass and other resources-accounted for 17.6 percent of electricity generation in the U.S. last year. Natural gas prices, however, will continue to dictate the overall direction of the U.S. power generation market.

Bill to boost renewable energy advances in Maryland

The Senate voted 34-12 for the amendment before giving the bill preliminary approval

Norsk Hydro recuperating from cyberattack

Norsk Hydro has suffered from a cyberattack that has crippled some of its infrastructure. Norsk Hydro is primarily an aluminum manufacturer, but the company also owns and operates 17 hydroelectric power stations in Norway.

Missouri regulators OK Midwest wind energy power line

The transmission line also would need regulatory approval in Illinois

Entergy New Orleans pilots residential rooftop solar program

The Residential Rooftop Solar Program is a way for New Orleans customers in need to participate in the benefits of distributed renewable energy 

Here’s where the UK’s last remaining mines are still being operated – and where others are planned

For decades, coal mining in the UK was the backbone of the economy and stimulated regions including the North of England, Midlands, Wales and Scotland by employing hundreds

Here’s why the UK will open its first deep coal mine in 30 years with £165m Woodhouse Colliery

The UK’s coal industry has been thrown a somewhat surprising lifeline after the £165m Woodhouse Colliery mine was unanimously given the go-ahead by Cumbria County Council. Based on

Event Focus: SolarVision highlights Asia renewables potential

Southeast Asia is poised for a long-overdue and much-needed boom in solar.

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