Western Interconnection hourly electric power supply: 28 Dec 2025 - 3 Jan 2026
December 28 and 29 were the best days for solar energy production in the US West. Windpower produced all hours of the week. Hydroelectric produced the largest non-combustion electric supply.
Nuclear energy progress in 2024
First nuclear powerplant built in the past 20 years begins service, another to be re-started. Domestic nuclear fuel cycle and new powerplant deployment efficiency improvements planned. Spent fuel interim storage and rail transportation advances.
U.S. DOE reports nuclear electric generating technology advancements and powerplant re-start funding recipient
Loan guarantee re-starting Palisades. Dow and X-energy advanced reactor construction permit. Nuclear fuel, molten salt reactor equipment and fuel. Manganese may replace imported cobalt in advanced reactors.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues Tennessee Valley Authority Initial Approval for Small Modular Reactor Powerplant Site
Pre-assembled small modular nuclear reactor for electricity generation advances in site and design regulatory approval process..