Topic: electricity generation

  • US Electricity Demand Growth Shows Signs of Cooling

    US Electricity Demand Growth Shows Signs of Cooling

    US electricity demand growth has slowed in early 2025, with a 3% increase compared to the previous year, indicating a more moderate consumption trajectory. Coal generation growth has eased slightly but remains elevated, while solar power has expanded significantly, gaining nearly 40% and offsetti...

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  • Google Revives Shuttered Nuclear Power Plant

    Google Revives Shuttered Nuclear Power Plant

    Google has partnered with NextEra Energy to recommission the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa, aiming to provide carbon-free electricity for its data centers after the facility closed in 2020 due to storm damage. The tech giant will purchase the majority of the plant's power under a 25-year agr...

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