Energy Secretary says DOE emergency orders kept coal plants online during winter storm Energy Secretary Chris Wright told an interview that Department of Energy emergency orders allowed coal plants to remain online during last week’s storm, which he said helped meet peak demand and 'likely saved hundreds of American lives.' He also cited a claim that 17 gigawatts were kept available by those actions.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright claims that emergency orders to keep coal plants online during last week's winter storm likely saved hundreds of lives by preventing power outages and ensuring heat during the extreme cold.

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Mississippi Power Secures Service Area Agreement for Compass Data Center in Lauderdale County Commissioners approve Mississippi Power's service agreement with East Mississippi for Compass facilities.

Mississippi Power just scored a game-changing agreement to boost electric service for the Compass Data Center, ensuring efficiency and stable rates for consumers!

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Senate panel discusses crucial energy roles and grid technology with confirmed leaders Senators highlight the importance of energy storage and grid reliability in upcoming roles.

The U.S. Senate Committee is gearing up for a transformative era in energy as nominees Dr. Gill and Mr. Griffith tackle the urgent challenges of storage technology and grid reliability.

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Mississippi Senate advances clean energy definition and pipeline safety penalty reforms Senate passes bills defining clean energy and enhancing natural gas pipeline safety standards.

Mississippi is redefining clean energy and ramping up pipeline safety standards with groundbreaking new legislation that could change the state's energy landscape forever.

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Cubico brings to operation 135MW solar plant in Mississippi Renewable energy financier Cubico Sustainable Investments has started operations of its 135MW solar PV plant in the state of Mississippi, US.

A new solar project comes online in Mississippi. Increases the pathetic current total solar capacity in the state by more than 25%.

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Huge potential for solar in MS. Let's get moving!

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