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TVA to Replace Iconic Kingston Coal Plant With 1.5-GW Modern Complex The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has moved to retire its iconic 1.3-GW Kingston Fossil Plant in Tennessee in 2027 and replace it—with notable urgency—with a 1.5-GW modern complex featuring a…

India Energy Giant Posts Record Electricity Output, Mostly From Coal India's state-owned energy company NTPC said the company produced a record amount of electricity on an annual basis over the past fiscal year, with the utility's coal-fired power stations recording… Germany Shutters Seven More Coal-Fired Power Units Two German energy companies said they shut down seven coal-fired power plants over the Easter holiday weekend, taking more than 3,000 MW of generation capacity offline for decommissioning. The German…

In Case You Missed It 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…

Indiana Utility Will Convert Remaining Coal Units to Burn Natural Gas A major Indiana utility said it’s preparing to switch its remaining coal-fired power plant to burn natural gas. AES Indiana on March 12 said the two coal-burning units at its… The Big Picture: Coal Controls [Infographic] U.S. coal power plant emissions in 2023 showed dramatic reductions in air pollutants, owing mainly to coal plant closures. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), compared to 2022,…

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How to Get the Most Out of EPC Contracts Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts are agreements in which a contractor is given major project responsibilities under a single contract established with an owner or developer. A AI Is Not Only a Thing of the Future, It's Also a Thing of the Present Artificial intelligence (AI)-based platforms have taken the world by storm. Perhaps the best known of these is ChatGPT. OpenAI, the company that developed the innovative chatbot, released the tool widely to

Coastal Utilities Warned of ‘Potentially Explosive’ 2024 Hurricane Season AccuWeather’s team of expert meteorologists is warning people and businesses to start preparing for a frenzy of tropical activity that could have major impacts on the U.S. this hurricane season.…

What We’re Watching America’s Power Commends Kentucky Legislation On March 28, the Kentucky General Assembly passed Senate Bill 349 that establishes a new commission of experts and stakeholders that will help to shape Kentucky’s energy future. The members of the new 18-member commission are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued… Read more by clicking here. What are the energy impacts from the Port of Baltimore closure? The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge into the Patapsco River on March 26 has temporarily halted all shipping traffic from the Port of Baltimore. The port is the second-largest exporting hub for coal in the United States, accounting for 28% of… Read more by clicking here.

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