Entergy Louisiana supports Meta’s new data center with infrastructure upgrades in Richland Parish
Entergy Louisiana is proud to announce progress on a critical infrastructure project that will help power Meta’s new data center in Richland Parish. The construction project, which was completed safely ahead of schedule, is part of the company’s long-term commitment to support economic development in the region and ensure that customers continue to benefit from a strong and resilient electric system.
TXOGA applauds strategic commitment to West Texas growth and energy security
Today’s decision by the PUC to approve transmission lines in the buildout of the Permian Basin Reliability Plan further reinforces Texas’ ongoing commitment to fostering economic growth, creating jobs and strengthening our energy independence.
Wyoming Power Plant May Be Proving Ground For Emissions-Free Coal Burning
PacifiCorp confirmed this week it’s moving ahead with a plan that could ultimately retire the iconic smokestacks of its Dave Johnston Power Plant seen to the north while driving between Glenrock and Casper, Wyoming.
‘Repowering’ era for America’s aging wind energy industry begins, despite Trump’s effort to kill it
Nonetheless, the nation’s well-established onshore wind industry, built out over several decades, is generating nearly 11% of America’s electricity, making it the largest source of renewable energy and at times last year exceeding coal-fired generation. On April 8, the fossil-fuels-friendly Trump administration took measures to bolster coal mining and power plants, but as the infrastructure driving wind energy ages, efforts to “repower” it are creating new business opportunities for the industry’s key players.
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