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1. 5d agoCanary MediaAnother novel nuclear project gets green light to start constructionThe NRC has cleared X-energy's Long Mott high-temperature gas reactor in Texas for construction, marking the first such approval in nearly six decades, while Dow still has not committed to the project.

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   1. 5d agoWorld Nuclear NewsPickupUS issues landmark construction permit for Texas SMR plant
   2. 5d agoCanary MediaEarliestAnother novel nuclear project gets green light to start construction
   3. 5d agoTechCrunchPickupX-energy gets green light to build its first small modular nuclear reactors
   4. 4d agoANS Nuclear NewswirePickupNRC issues construction permit for Dow/X-energy Long Mott project
   5. 3d agoInside Climate NewsFeds Greenlight Construction of Advanced Nuclear Reactors in Texas
   6. 3d agoLatitude MediaIs nuclear finally moving faster?

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2. 5d agoThe Texas TribuneAs Texas embraces carbon storage, a Black community questions the risksTexas residents of Cheek question ExxonMobil's Rose carbon dioxide storage permit, which the Railroad Commission approved in September 2026 under newly won EPA primacy.

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   1. 5d agoThe Texas TribuneEarliestAs Texas embraces carbon storage, a Black community questions the risks
   2. 4d agoInside Climate NewsPickupAs Texas Embraces Carbon Storage, a Black Community Questions the Risks
   3. 6h agoGristPickupAs Texas embraces carbon storage, a Black community questions the risks

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3. 6d agoSpace.com · research by NASANASA unveils $10 billion in moon base contracts, new lunar missions and the 'PROMISE' of a nuclear-powered roverNASA shifts SLS toward a near-Block 1 configuration using a stretched Centaur V upper stage and halts Mobile Launcher 2 work, with no new dollar figure disclosed.

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   1. 7d agoNASASpaceflightPickupNASA’s Moon Base plan gains a PROMISE
   2. 6d agoSpace.comNASA unveils $10 billion in moon base contracts, new lunar missions and the 'PROMISE' of a nuclear-powered rover
   3. 6d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsPickupNASA Advances Lunar Base Plans With New Commercial Partnerships
   4. 6d agoNASA NewsPickupMAX POWER: NASA’s Inaugural Aerospace Expo Ignites America’s Future
   5. 6d agoNASA Office of Inspector GeneralPickupMAX POWER: NASA’s Inaugural Aerospace Expo Ignites America’s Future
   6. 6d agoSpace.comNASA just launched a $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge to award cash prizes to students that solve lunar base problems
   7. 5d agoSpace Policy OnlineNASA Shares Moon Base Progress, Contract Awards
   8. 5d agoSpaceQNASA updates Moon Base CLPS program as Canada weighs Canadarm3’s future
   9. 4d agoNASASpaceflightEarliestIsaacman lays out SLS path to the 2030s

   SpaceEnergyNASA awards first Moon Base contracts under Isaacman's revised Artemis plan370 linked
4. 5d agoSource NM · research by Rhodium GroupUS Senate advances New Mexico US Sen. Heinrich’s controversial permit reform billThe Senate advanced Sen. Martin Heinrich's Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, a permitting reform bill to speed federal environmental reviews of energy projects, by a 73-25 cloture vote on Nov. 9, 2026, over opposition from tribes and environmental groups.

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   1. 9d agoSource NMNew analyses contend New Mexico US Sen. Heinrich’s permitting bill would cut emissions, costs
   2. 6d agoThe GuardianSenate votes on bill to speed up projects from gas pipelines to clean energy
   3. 6d agoYahooPickupDemocratic US senators see hope for permitting bill ahead of key Senate vote
   4. 5d agoLatitude MediaPickupSenate’s bipartisan permitting bill faces crucial test
   5. 5d agoSource NMEarliestUS Senate advances New Mexico US Sen. Heinrich’s controversial permit reform bill
   6. 5d agoInside Climate NewsSenate Advances Permitting Overhaul But Roadblocks Loom
   7. 5d agoReasonPickupSenate Advances Bipartisan Permitting Bill That Could Unleash Energy Development With Major Caveats
   8. 5d agoYahooPickupSenate Advances Bipartisan Permitting Bill That Could Unleash Energy Development With Major Caveats
   9. 3d agoYahooPickupMany liberals hate this bill to overhaul permitting. Democrats may help pass it anyway.
   10. 3d agoYahooPickupMany liberals hate this bill to overhaul permitting. Democrats may help pass it anyway.

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5. 4d agoPoliticoHawley backs nationwide data center moratoriumSen. Josh Hawley endorsed a federal data center construction moratorium until Congress passes a taxpayer "bill of rights" guaranteeing no rate increases, making him the first Senate Republican to back a national pause.

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   1. 4d agoPoliticoEarliestHawley backs nationwide data center moratorium
   2. 2d agoYahooPickupRepublican Senator Wants to Freeze AI Data Center Boom as Congress Pushes to Expand It

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6. 3d agoAxiosDemocrats debate taking a page from Trump's economic playbookDemocrats weigh copying Trump's government equity stakes in companies such as Intel and critical mineral producers, even as they prepare to scrutinize those deals.

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   1. 3d agoAxiosEarliestDemocrats debate taking a page from Trump's economic playbook
   2. 3d agoThe Associated PressPickupTrump's Corporate Investments Find Unexpected Fans Among Democrats. Some Are Considering Their Own Version.

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7. 4d agoOklahomanOklahoma business leaders, federal delegation push for permitting reformOklahoma's State Chamber is running a billboard campaign backing federal permitting reform just as the Senate advanced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (S. 5653) on a 73-25 procedural vote, which tribal groups and House Democrats are opposing.

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   1. 4d agoYahooPickupOklahoma business leaders, federal delegation push for permitting reform
   2. 4d agoOklahomanEarliestOklahoma business leaders, federal delegation push for permitting reform

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8. 5d agoSemaforUS Senate backs permitting bill aimed at accelerating energy constructionThe Senate advanced a sweeping permitting reform bill meant to fast-track energy, data center, and grid construction, despite continued Democratic and environmental group divisions.

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   1. 5d agoSemaforEarliestUS Senate backs permitting bill aimed at accelerating energy construction
   2. 5d agoAl JazeeraPickupUS Senate advances major bill boosting energy infrastructure

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9. YesterdayYahooAs Democrats seek changes to bill on energy permits, divisions emergeHouse Democrats are split over whether to revise the Senate's energy permitting bill now or defer action until their party takes control of Congress next year.1 outletEnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split20 linked
10. PJ9h agoThe Providence JournalBipartisan permitting reform can unlock RI's clean energy future | OpinionAn opinion piece in The Providence Journal argues that bipartisan permitting reform is needed to unlock Rhode Island's clean energy future.1 outletEnergy
11. YesterdayNewsweekJosh Hawley's Allies on Data Center Bill Before Republicans Lose MajorityNewsweek reports that Sen. Josh Hawley is pressing Senate Republicans to act on data center legislation, including a national moratorium, before they lose their majority, with allies from both parties also backing restrictions.1 outletEnergyAIVoters back data center limits in 2026 elections; Hawley seeks national moratorium5 linked
12. YesterdayAnthropicBuild AI in America: Anthropic Energy ReportAnthropic and Accenture plan to each invest at least $1 billion over five years in embedded AI model evaluation capacity.

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    1. 2d agoAnthropicReflections on our Responsible Scaling Policy
    2. YesterdayAnthropicBuild AI in America: Anthropic Energy Report
    3. YesterdayAnthropicEarliestPartnering with Accenture on embedded evaluation
    4. YesterdayAnthropicPickupFunding third-party model evaluations

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13. 2d agoUPISpaceX to build $74B AI supercomputing facilities in Texas, ArizonaSpaceX plans to invest over $74 billion in AI supercomputing campuses in Cochise County, Arizona and near Brownsville, Texas.

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    1. 2d agoUPIEarliestSpaceX to build $74B AI supercomputing facilities in Texas, Arizona
    2. 2d agoThe HillPickupSpaceX to invest $74B into data center construction projects in Texas, Arizona

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14. 2d agoYahooDOE's ARPA-E Announces Up to $30 Million to Advance Geothermal Projects in SUPERHOT ProgramDOE ARPA-E selects eight geothermal projects for up to $30 million under the SUPERHOT program.1 outletEnergy7 linked
15. YesterdayDOE Office of Nuclear EnergyEnergy Secretary Keeps Critical, Coal-Fired Generation Operational Ahead of Winter in the MidwestDOE Secretary Chris Wright issued an emergency order keeping the J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan available for Midwest grid reliability through February 2027.1 outletEnergy8 linked
16. 2d agoYahooUS power transmission system under growing strain, scientists warnA Science paper by Carnegie Mellon and UC San Diego researchers warns that U.S. high-voltage transmission construction lags far behind rising electricity demand, citing a July 2026 DOE draft needs study and NERC's 2025 reliability assessment.1 outletEnergyData centers weigh curtailable grid access for faster connection3 linked
17. 13h agoChicago TribuneData centers, AI were factors in election results, candidates and experts sayIndiana Democratic legislators-elect, a congressman, analysts, and party officials tie data center and AI concerns to the 2026 election outcome and signal coming bills on tax incentives, transparency, and utility costs.1 outletEnergyAIVoters back data center limits in 2026 elections; Hawley seeks national moratorium
18. 3d agoLatitude Media · research by Latitude IntelligenceCHILLS teaches data centers to keep their flexibility privateAn analyst op-ed argues that Southwest Power Pool's CHILLS non-firm service for data centers, lacking curtailment hour caps and notice periods, will drive hyperscalers into private utility flexibility deals instead of the public grid market.

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    1. 3d agoLatitude MediaEarliestCHILLS teaches data centers to keep their flexibility private
    2. YesterdayLatitude MediaQuantifying the state of AI power development post-midterms

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19. 2d agoANS Nuclear NewswireExtension for RAI responses delays Project Ike reviewThe NRC granted Orano more time to answer outstanding requests for information on its Project Ike enrichment license application, pushing its technical review completion estimate to June 2027.1 outletEnergy
20. 3d agoWorld Nuclear NewsUS test reactor cleared for operationsDOE clears Oklo's Groves-1 test reactor in Texas for unrestricted operations, moving it into its research, testing and training phase.1 outletEnergy11 linked
21. 2d agoANS Nuclear NewswireFirm developing Portsmouth site data center posts $7B lossSoftBank's $7 billion quarterly loss includes about $3.7 billion in turbine down payments for the PORTS Technology Campus data center at the former Portsmouth nuclear site, though its development timeline is reportedly unchanged.1 outletEnergy4 linked
22. 2d agoPR NewswireNew Research Shows DERs Could Avoid More Than Half a Trillion Dollars in U.S. Energy CostsPew Charitable Trusts released Brattle Group modeling showing that quadrupling distributed energy resource capacity by 2050 could avoid $614 billion in U.S. power system costs and cut household bill increases roughly in half.1 outletEnergyPew-Brattle study backs virtual power plants as alternative to data center buildout3 linked
23. 2d agoWorld Nuclear NewsCentrus, Oklo deal secures fuel for Ohio reactor deploymentOklo signs definitive HALEU purchase agreements with Centrus for fuel deliveries from Piketon, Ohio, beginning 2029, backed by Meta prepayments.1 outletEnergy6 linked
24. 2d agoCanary MediaSolar PAC got revenge on clean energy’s enemies in CongressA solar-funded super PAC claims it defeated most of the Republican lawmakers it targeted in the 2026 midterms, including many who backed repealing the Inflation Reduction Act.1 outletEnergy2 linked
25. 2d agoCanary MediaOhio GOP circulates bill that would stymie coal plant closuresAn Ohio Republican draft bill circulating in the lame-duck session would curb state-level settlements that force coal plant closures, aimed at undoing Buckeye Power's Cardinal unit settlement.1 outletEnergy2 linked
26. PN3d agoPR NewswireMARKET MONITOR FINDS PJM WHOLESALE ELECTRICITY MARKETS COMPETITIVEThe PJM Independent Market Monitor's 2026 quarterly report finds PJM energy markets competitive but capacity auctions uncompetitive due to data center demand, with wholesale costs up 40.9% year over year.1 outletEnergy1 linked
27. 3d agoUtility DiveAs coal burn declines, rising power demand will be primarily met by renewables: EIAUtility Dive reports that EIA expects renewables and over 26 GW of new battery storage to meet rising power demand in 2027 as coal burn falls.1 outletEnergy
28. 15h agoChicago TribuneAs demand soars, ComEd redefining what an electricity grid should beComEd's CEO outlines a plan to reinvent the grid for AI-driven data center demand, as Illinois regulators prepare a draft Integrated Resource Plan and lawmakers weigh the POWER Act.1 outletEnergy1 linked
29. 3d agoPR Newswire · research by PA ConsultingNEW ANALYSIS: SOO GREEN WOULD SAVE ILLINOIS RATEPAYERS $39.7 BILLION AS PROJECT FILES READY-TO-BUILD PLAN WITH STATEDeveloper SOO Green filed a REAP Cycle 3 submission with the Illinois Commerce Commission, backed by a PA Consulting analysis projecting $39.7 billion in net Illinois ratepayer savings from its HVDC line.1 outletEnergy1 linked
30. 3d agoHeatmapThe U.S. Reactor Startup Going Head to Head With China for Singapore’s BusinessX-energy has joined a Singapore program embedding its staff with energy regulators, setting up a head-to-head contest with China's CNNC for the city-state's first nuclear plant.

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    1. 3d agoHeatmapEarliestThe U.S. Reactor Startup Going Head to Head With China for Singapore’s Business
    2. 3d agoHeatmapElectricity Isn’t the Only Thing Getting More Expensive Because of AI

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31. LM4d agoLatitude MediaWhat the midterms mean for data center developers in PJMLatitude Media analyzes how FERC's rejection of PJM's IRAS large-load connection plan and the post-midterm political shift will push data center connection guardrails to state officials in PJM.1 outletEnergy
32. WHBR4d agoWhite House Briefing RoomPresidential Message on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience MonthThe White House issued a presidential message marking Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, tying it to the America First Resilience Strategy, energy dominance measures, Defense Production Act use, and SI data center investment.1 outletEnergyCyber1 linked
33. LM3d agoLatitude MediaThe insider’s playbook for new nuclear projectsElementl Power's David Faherty lays out how his firm develops greenfield U.S. nuclear projects, from site screening and hyperscaler offtake to a new development capital facility and Vogtle-informed construction discipline.1 outletEnergy2 linked
34. 3d agoUtility DiveData centers could lower your electricity bill. Will utilities let them?An opinion piece argues that some utilities are pairing stale low sales data with updated cost assumptions to keep rates high despite data center load growth that should lower them.1 outletEnergy
35. 5d agoANS Nuclear NewswireSpringtime for the full nuclear fuel cycleAn ANS Nuclear Newswire opinion piece says DOE's Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses program is advancing in five states but urges patient, transparent public engagement, citing West Virginia's withdrawal after backlash.1 outletEnergy5 linked
36. 3d agoThe Brattle GroupSenior Consultant Andrew Levitt Joins USEA Power Sector Podcast to Discuss Large Load InterconnectionBrattle's Andrew Levitt promoted his co-authored report on using non-firm transmission service to connect large loads sooner, in a USEA Power Sector Podcast interview.1 outletEnergyData centers weigh curtailable grid access for faster connection2 linked
37. 4d agoPew Research CenterKey Facts About U.S. Data CentersPew Research Center compiles key facts on U.S. data centers, showing rising public opposition, rapid rural expansion and growing electricity demand tied to AI.1 outletEnergyAIVoters back data center limits in 2026 elections; Hawley seeks national moratorium
38. 5d agoPower MagazineThe Midterm Elections Opened a Bipartisan Path on Nuclear WasteCommentary by Curio's leaders urges Congress to back a voluntary, state-led spent nuclear fuel recycling and takeback approach, using the midterm results and Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses as the opening.1 outletEnergy4 linked
39. 4d agoThe Guardian · research by BloombergNEFAI datacentres plan on-site power stations on huge scale despite climate risks, research revealsA BloombergNEF report finds AI datacentre developers plan 181GW of on-site gas-fired power to avoid grid connection delays, a shift that could lock in large emissions.1 outletEnergyAI2 linked
40. 5d agoFortuneAnthropic inks $3.4 billion deal for gas-powered data centers—the largest of its kind—to secure AI autonomy ahead of planned IPOAnthropic is committing $3.4 billion to acquire 1.7 GW of heavy-duty natural gas generators and engineering and construction capabilities from OnePWR Solutions for its data centers.1 outletEnergyAI14 linked
41. 4d agoResources for the FutureWhere Does the Marginal Methane Molecule Come From? Implications of LNG Exports for US Natural Gas Supply and Methane EmissionsAn RFF working paper models how LNG and crude export demand shift US oil and gas supply across basins, finding gas export-driven supply comes mostly from low-leak Appalachia while oil export-driven supply comes mostly from the high-leak Permian Basin.1 outletEnergy
42. UEIA6d agoU.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)Annual Energy Outlook 2026 - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)EIA published its Annual Energy Outlook 2026 projections, including the narrative, figures, and NEMS assumptions documentation, with an April 8, 2026 release date.

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    1. 6d agoU.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)Annual Energy Outlook 2026 - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
    2. 6d agoU.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)EarliestAnnual Energy Outlook 2026 - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

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43. 5d agoProPublicaA Natural Gas Project Off Alaska’s Coast May Be a Russian Ploy for Intel on the ArcticPolar Train LNG budgeted $13 million for summer 2026 field surveys near Prudhoe Bay, per documents reviewed by ProPublica.1 outletEnergy1 linked
44. 5d agoSemaforUS solar learns to live without ChinaCommerce grants T1 Energy a special permission to import Asian cells without penalty for stockpiling, and a pending waiver request would let it avoid Section 232 tariffs.1 outletEnergy3 linked
45. 3d agoUtility DiveAround 400 onshore wind projects await DOD action, official tells courtPentagon official Dale Marks told a federal court that roughly 400 onshore wind projects are stalled awaiting Defense Department permit reviews due to staffing shortages, which a suing coalition says halted the process after his confirmation.1 outletEnergy
46. 5d agoResources for the FutureProjected Effects of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act on the Power SectorAn RFF issue brief models the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act and projects it would expand transmission, lower electricity system costs, and cut power-sector emissions versus baseline.1 outletEnergy29 linked
47. UEIA6d agoU.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)Uranium Marketing Annual Report - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)The EIA's 2025 Uranium Marketing Annual Report shows U.S. civilian reactor operators bought 46.9 million pounds of U3O8e at a weighted-average price of $58.46 per pound, down 16% in volume but up 11% in price from 2024.

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    1. 6d agoU.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)Domestic Uranium Production Report - Annual - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
    2. 6d agoU.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)EarliestUranium Marketing Annual Report - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

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48. 6d agoPower MagazineWhat Gets Solar Built After the Tax Credits? A Signed CustomerAn energy consultant argues that post-tax-credit utility-scale solar will be built mainly where large-load customers sign minimum-bill tariffs and long contracts, since state large-load tariff approvals have surged to 23 in the first half of 2026.1 outletEnergy2 linked
49. 6d agoAIP FYIRare-earth recycling efforts multiplyNSF will invest up to $43 million in its Tech Metal Transformation Challenge to commercialize critical metal recycling, having funded eight proposals earlier this year with four to be selected late next year.1 outletEnergy
50. 5d agoAtlantic CouncilMaterials matter: Managing critical commodities for the next-generation energy economyAn Atlantic Council issue brief argues that copper, steel, and durable plastics are strategic materials for the energy transition that need material-specific industrial policies.1 outletEnergy
51. 3d agoSouth China Morning PostChina has more than 20 small nuclear reactor start-ups. Should the US worry?Weilan NuEnergy founder Hu Po says more than 20 Chinese start-ups are developing small modular reactors, raising questions for the US.1 outletEnergy
52. 4d agoGristHow Trump plans to fast-track mining in MontanaMontana becomes the 11th state to sign a FAST-41 memorandum of understanding with the Permitting Council, letting the state help identify mining and data center projects for expedited federal permitting.1 outletEnergy13 linked
53. 5d agoKnox NewsTVA tracks foreign investment amid debt pressure before final 2026 meetingKnox News reports that the Tennessee Valley Authority is weighing Japanese and South Korean nuclear investment against its $30 billion debt cap, with a federal law change under discussion and its board at risk of losing quorum.1 outletEnergy6 linked
54. 6d agoPower Magazine · research by Intertek CEAWhat Energy Storage Buyers Need to Know Heading Into 2027Intertek CEA associate director Jeff Zwijack argues in a Power Magazine op-ed that energy storage buyers heading into 2027 must fund quality assurance, supply chain compliance and independent verification as defined budget items.1 outletEnergy
55. E5d agoEarthjusticeCongress Tweaks Permitting Bill, But Deal Remains Fatally FlawedEarthjustice argues that voter opposition to data centers in the 2026 midterms should block the Senate's imminent vote on BAAJA, which it says would fast-track gas pipelines for data center power.

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    1. 9d agoEarthjusticeEarliestVoters Have Spoken: No Dirty Data Centers
    2. 5d agoEarthjusticePickupCongress Tweaks Permitting Bill, But Deal Remains Fatally Flawed

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56. 6d agoTIMESpencer CoxUtah Governor Spencer Cox is positioning himself as a state energy leader by championing advanced nuclear, geothermal, and transmission, including hosting the 2026 Operation Gigawatt Summit.1 outletEnergy3 linked
57. UEIA6d agoU.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)Domestic Uranium Production Report - Quarterly - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)EIA's quarterly report shows domestic uranium output rose 4.7% in Q2 2026 to about 1.09 million pounds from six operating U.S. facilities.1 outletEnergy1 linked

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1. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space Administration2d agoNASA Glenn awarded AITECH Defense Systems a contract to design, fabricate, test and document reactor control box hardware for the SR-1 Freedom mission.$15.4M obligated80GRC027C0003AITECH DEFENSE SYSTEMS INCSpaceEnergyLifecycle2 linked
2. GrantRural Utilities ServiceOct 19USDA Rural Utilities Service seeks letters of interest for approximately $175 million in ARC Program funding for transmission and nuclear projects serving rural electric systems.$175M ceilingCloses in 5 daysEnergyLifecycle1 linked
3. SBIRARPA-EOct 21ARPA-E seeks small business SBIR/STTR proposals under UNLOCK to raise recovery and flow in oil, gas, geothermal and mineral subsurface systems, with up to $45M in ceiling funding.$45M ceilingCloses in 5 daysDOE eXCHANGE NOFO DE-FOA-0003631EnergyLifecycle2 linked