Legislators hear case for state support of local green‑ammonia production to stabilize fertilizer supply An informational hearing on HF2103 examined an $8 million package to back local green‑ammonia production in Minnesota, with industry and farm groups touting price and supply certainty, and agency officials answering questions on oversight, storage, safety and use of the Renewable Development Account.

Minnesota legislators are pushing for the "Minnesota Made Ammonia Act" to tackle skyrocketing fertilizer prices and ensure a stable supply for farmers.

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Missouri House advances committee substitute to clear path for small modular nuclear reactors The Missouri House adopted a committee substitute intended to lift a state ban on construction-work-in-progress treatment for nuclear plants, aiming to make the state eligible for small modular reactor projects; opponents warned it shifts financial risk to ratepayers and raised safety and waste concerns.

The Missouri House just voted to lift a ban on small modular nuclear reactors, sparking heated debates about jobs, safety, and financial risks for ratepayers.

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Senate adopts Colorado Grid Optimization Act requiring utilities to consider advanced transmission technologies The Senate passed House Bill 10-81 (the Colorado Grid Optimization Act), which asks utilities to consider advanced transmission and grid-enhancing technologies in their existing 10-year planning processes without mandating deployments.

The Colorado Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill that could revolutionize the state's energy grid while saving you money!

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Industry briefing: developers need revenue certainty, regulatory stability and local buy‑in to build nuclear in Delaware An industry presenter told the task force developers face substantial contracting, financing, supply‑chain and workforce risks and need a binding offtaker (PPA), policy and tax‑code stability, and site/interconnection readiness before committing capital.

Building new nuclear projects in Delaware hinges on complex factors like financing, regulatory approvals, and community support, making developers seek certainty in an uncertain landscape.

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Ontario Utility Sector Celebrates Excellence - Cozzy Energy Solutions The Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) presented awards to 14 individuals and organizations on March 23, celebrating outstanding leadership, innovation, and service within Ontario’s utility sector. Approximately 650 industry professionals attended the awards ceremony. Brian Wilkie received the Chair’s Citation Award in recognition of his 28 years as CEO of Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. and seven

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New England Powers Up: Exploring Nuclear Energy for a Reliable Future - Cozzy Energy Solutions New England governors have announced a collaborative effort to explore advanced nuclear technologies and bolster the region's power grid, according to a statement released Tuesday. Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut described the agreement as a unified regional approach to ensure a reliable and affordable energy supply amidst rising electricity demand. The participating governors include Janet

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Battery Storage Project Sparks Debate in Santa Cruz County - Cozzy Energy Solutions New Leaf Energy has begun a pre-application process with the California Energy Commission to secure approval for a proposed battery energy storage system facility located on Minto Road in Watsonville. The move comes as the company expresses concern over potential delays in Santa Cruz County’s establishment of regulations for new battery energy storage systems. Concerns

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Rio Blanco commissioners approve letter and resolution to keep Colorado under consideration for regional nuclear life-cycle campus evaluation The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners on March 27 approved a letter and adopted Resolution 2026-10 supporting Coloradoparticipation in an evaluation for a regional nuclear life-cycle innovation campus, saying the steps "keep the door open" without obligating county staff or funds.

Rio Blanco County is taking a significant step to keep Colorado in the running for a groundbreaking regional nuclear life-cycle innovation campus, all while ensuring no commitments are made!

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Microsoft and NVIDIA Pitch AI as Key to Building Safer, More Resilient Nuclear Power -- Pure AI Microsoft and Nvidia said they plan to use AI to support the development of additional nuclear power sites, a move that comes as interest grows in nuclear energy's role in meeting rising power demand.

Microsoft and NVIDIA are pitching AI as a way to speed nuclear power development, reduce permitting delays and support more resilient energy infrastructure for the AI era.

See how AI is being applied to nuclear power: https://ow.ly/F4i750YABqU

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Should We Be Hyped—or Freaked Out—About Nuclear Microreactors? Microreactors could be coming very soon to commercial grids. Is that a good thing? We asked the experts.

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State panel hears industry estimates on economic impacts and financing needs for small modular reactors Industry presenters told North Dakota's Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee that small modular reactors (SMRs) could require high upfront capital (Nucleon used $6,000,000 per megawatt as a modeling proxy), significant construction and operations workforces, and multi‑phase private financing supported by federal loan authority and tax credits; DOE officials and trade groups described tools that can lower investor risk.

The future of small modular reactors hinges on overcoming significant financial hurdles and gaining public acceptance, as industry leaders unveil their strategies for success.

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Securing the Grid: ISO New England Earns Energy Security Award - Cozzy Energy Solutions ISO New England energy security specialists have received an Excellence Award from the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG) for developing tools to enhance regional energy security. The award recognizes the team’s work in creating advanced grid assessment systems. The Regional Energy Shortfall Threshold (REST) program assists the region in assessing the grid’s capacity to deliver

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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology discovered a simple nanoscale surface tweak that enhances superconductors’ ability to withstand stronger magnetic fields and higher temperatures without losing their zero-resistance properties.

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Council discusses joining state renewable-energy program; ordinance due June 2 Council members reviewed a Public Service Commission order approving a utility agreement for the Utah Renewal Communities (URC) program, discussed outreach and low-income bill credits, and flagged a June 2 ordinance deadline to participate; staff will place the ordinance on a future agenda for council consideration.

Castle Valley is considering joining the Utah Renewal Communities program, which could bring renewable energy benefits and low-income bill credits—will they take the leap before the June 2 deadline?

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Shakopee Public Utilities presents AMI updates and large-load pilot proposal as council raises data-center concerns Shakopee Public Utilities reviewed AMI rollout, an opt-out fee ($75/month quoted), water tower upgrades and a proposed large-load pilot (6% on first $1.5M, then 1%) intended to align rates with Xcel; councilors raised concerns about subsidizing large users and water and transmission impacts; no final council action was taken.

Shakopee Public Utilities is making strides with advanced metering upgrades and a controversial pilot proposal that could reshape energy costs for major users—what does this mean for residential rates?

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SLB Industrializes AI for the Energy Industry with NVIDIA Companies will develop modular data center infrastructure and generative AI models for large-scale deployments

Exciting times ahead as SLB partners with NVIDIA to revolutionize AI in energy! How do you think this will impact the industry? #EnergyInnovation

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Texas Innovation: Reality vs. Rhetoric - Cozzy Energy Solutions Texas Receives No. 13 Ranking in State Innovation Report A new report from WalletHub places Texas at No. 13 among the 50 states and the District of Columbia in terms of innovation. This assessment contrasts with a recent declaration by Gov. Greg Abbott, who proclaimed Texas the leading state for innovation during a reception in

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The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europe’s Power Grids As data center developers queue up to connect to power grids across Europe, network operators are experimenting with novel ways of clearing room for them.

How are European utilities adapting to the growing demand for AI? Explore the challenges of powering this tech revolution! #EnergyInnovation

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Committee sends e15 dispenser-fix to agriculture committee after questions about code process House File 3651 would allow an alternate pathway for above-ground fuel dispensers to legally offer E15 by accepting an E10 UL listing plus manufacturer certification; committee voted to re-refer the bill to the Agriculture Finance & Policy Committee after the state fire marshal said administrative fixes were being explored.

A new bill in Minnesota could pave the way for gas stations to offer E15 fuel, resolving compatibility issues that have held back eco-friendly options.

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Nuclear Powering the Mid-Atlantic: A New Partnership Emerges - Cozzy Energy Solutions X-energy Reactor Company and Talen Energy Corporation have entered into an agreement to investigate the feasibility of deploying X-energy’s XE-100 small modular reactors in Pennsylvania and the PJM Interconnection region. The collaboration will explore opportunities to establish multiple facilities, potentially including three or more, with each site hosting four XE-100 units, to generate consistent clean

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AI Data Centers and Ratepayer Protection - Cozzy Energy Solutions The White House and several leading artificial intelligence companies have announced an agreement aimed at shielding utility ratepayers from the rising costs associated with data center operations. On March 4, 2026, President Trump formally hosted technology executives, including representatives from Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI, to sign the Ratepayer Protection Pledge. This

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Industrial Commission commits $45M to enhanced oil recovery projects; lawmakers press for public reporting The Industrial Commission-approved EOR grant round allocated roughly $45.1 million across six industry-led projects, contingent on anticipated DOE matching funds; lawmakers sought assurances that project findings will be publicly reported and that grant contracts include accountability measures.

The Industrial Commission just committed $45 million to groundbreaking enhanced oil recovery projects, but lawmakers are demanding transparency on the results!

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Pipeline authority: Bakken East route advances; open-season results pending as state weighs participation The Pipeline Authority reported progress on proposed natural-gas transmission projects, including WBI Energy’s Bakken East proposal; WBI has obtained about 97% permission to survey the main route and binding open-season results are pending, with state participation still under discussion.

North Dakota is on the brink of a natural-gas revolution with the Bakken East pipeline project, promising increased connectivity and reduced flaring—are you ready for what's next?

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Oklahoma House advances census, mental-health and energy bills; tax measure fails on final vote On March 16, 2026, the Oklahoma House advanced a package of measures — including a court-ordered outpatient mental-health bill and several census-preparation measures — approved multiple energy and transportation bills and failed a contentious farm-equipment tax depreciation measure on final passage.

The Oklahoma House made significant strides by passing key measures on mental health, energy, and transportation, while a contentious tax change for farm equipment fell short.

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Exclusive: Samsung bets this island startup can tame the grid with software and batteries | TechCrunch GridBeyond's hardware and software coordinates several gigawatts of supply and demand to help balance the flow of electricity on the grid. The idea has attracted investors like Samsung Ventures.

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Sigenergy Inaugurates Nantong Smart Energy Center, Pioneering “AI in All” Strategy and Next-Gen Energy Portfolio NANTONG, China, March 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sigenergy today officially inaugurated the Sigenergy Nantong Smart Energy Center in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China, marking a new milestone in the company’s global development. The event brought together nearly 2,000 guests from more than 50 countries and regions, including founders, CEOs, and senior executives from leading distributors and installation partners worldwide, demonstrating Sigenergy’s rising global influence and leadership in innovation. During the event, Sigenergy announced a series of landmark developments that signal the company’s next phase of global growth. The company unveiled its “AI in All” strategy, and introduced new products covering residential, […]

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