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US interstate power grid and data center landscape
EconomyEN
A $20B Grid Overhaul: How Federal Infrastructure Spending Hits Your Wallet

The DOE announces a $20B grant to modernize the U.S. power grid, balancing AI data center demands against state sovereignty concerns. Find out how this hits your wallet.

US House Passes SPEED Act 221-196, But Clean Energy Groups Are Hitting the Brakes
TechEN
US House Passes SPEED Act 221-196, But Clean Energy Groups Are Hitting the Brakes

The US House passed the SPEED Act to overhaul environmental reviews, but lost support from clean energy groups. Now facing an uncertain Senate vote, the bill's fate could impact the future of US energy projects.

14 Years After Fukushima: World's Largest Nuclear Plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, Gets Restart Approval
PoliticsEN
14 Years After Fukushima: World's Largest Nuclear Plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, Gets Restart Approval

14 years after the Fukushima disaster, TEPCO has won local approval to restart a reactor at the world's largest nuclear plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. It's a major turning point for Japan's energy policy.

US Halts All Offshore Wind Construction, Citing Classified DoD Report
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US Halts All Offshore Wind Construction, Citing Classified DoD Report

The U.S. Trump administration has paused all five offshore wind projects under construction, citing a classified DoD report. The move impacts nearly complete projects and escalates its conflict with the renewable energy sector.

South Korea Freezes Electricity Rates for Q1 2026, Sidelining Lower Fuel Costs to Tackle Massive Debt
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South Korea Freezes Electricity Rates for Q1 2026, Sidelining Lower Fuel Costs to Tackle Massive Debt

South Korea's KEPCO is freezing Q1 2026 electricity rates to address its 206.2 trillion won debt, despite falling global energy prices that would otherwise warrant a rate cut.

Japan Formally Approves Major Nuclear Power Expansion, Aims to Restart 17 Reactors by 2030
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Japan Formally Approves Major Nuclear Power Expansion, Aims to Restart 17 Reactors by 2030

Japan's government has officially greenlit a new energy strategy to restart up to 17 nuclear reactors by 2030 and develop next-generation technology, marking a decisive shift away from its post-Fukushima caution amid energy security concerns.

Japan to Cover 50% of Factory Costs for Firms Using Carbon-Free Power
EconomyEN
Japan to Cover 50% of Factory Costs for Firms Using Carbon-Free Power

Japan is offering a $1.3 billion subsidy program, covering up to 50% of investment costs for new factories and data centers that run on 100% renewable or nuclear power.

The New Atomic Age: How AI and National Security Just Made Nuclear Power Inevitable
TechEN
The New Atomic Age: How AI and National Security Just Made Nuclear Power Inevitable

The 2026 NDAA is a catalyst for next-gen nuclear power, fueled by AI's insatiable energy needs and military strategy. An analysis for tech and energy leaders.