by Emily | May 29, 2025 | Clean Energy News, Nuclear, Policy & Legislation
Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant (Credit: U.S. Dept. of Energy) Late last week, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders intended to increase domestic production of nuclear power within the next 25 years. The orders come as demand for electricity...
by Emily | May 22, 2025 | Clean Energy News, Hydropower
Construction of the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington began in 1933 and was completed in 1942. It is the largest hydropower producer in the U.S. and also part of the federal Columbia River Power System. (Courtesy of Bureau of Reclamation) Grand Coulee Dam is among the...
by Emily | May 20, 2025 | Clean Energy News, Nuclear
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s BWRX-300 SMR. Image credit: GE Vernova. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced May 20 that it is the first utility in the U.S. to submit a construction permit application (CPA) for the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH)...
by Emily | May 8, 2025 | Clean Energy News, Education, Nuclear
Energy Northwest Photo Last month, Energy Northwest operators successfully disconnected Columbia Generating Station from the power grid. This was the beginning of its biennial spring refueling outage, which is scheduled to last for 56 days. The outage allows operators...
by Emily | May 6, 2025 | Clean Energy News
Tacoma Power’s Power Management division is looking for a Residential Energy Programs Intern to join their team. This full-time, one-year internship is an entry level position designed for a student or recent graduate and is a great learning opportunity. The...
