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National energy grid at risk of widespread blackouts by 2030, DOE report finds

A DOE report warns that AI is straining the U.S. grid, increasing blackout risk unless alternative power sources are expanded.

Lillian Vest

Minnesota approved two major solar and battery storage projects totaling over 475 megawatts, strengthening the local grid.

Minnesota lawmakers approved a $100 million climate bill to expand clean energy, EV access, and infrastructure resilience.

The proposed plant would provide approximately one gigawatt (GW) of electricity, as fossil fuels are phased out.

Adam Rollins

The state Department of Energy Resources is announcing $50 million in funding for renewable energy and electrification projects.

The DOI, in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management, are exploring options to open Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve.

Brady Pieper

The state Department of Energy Resources is unveiling a draft RFP for the procurement of 1.5 GW of mid-duration energy storage.

Adam Rollins

The Texas Legislature has passed a bill to catalyze nuclear energy production and stabilize the state's energy grid.

Miles Smith

The orders allow for reactor design testing at the DOE National Labs and clear the way for construction on federal lands.

The largest category of eligible projects involves purchasing or leasing zero-emission buses, with recent awards up to $99.5 million.