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Amazon is backing a new nuclear power plant on a former coal site in Indiana, marking a major shift from fossil fuels to clean energy. The 960-megawatt facility will use cutting-edge small reactors and connect to the public grid.
A major tech company just committed to helping Maryland's largest clean energy plant expand its output without building a single new structure. The 20-year deal could keep carbon-free electricity flowing to the grid for decades.
Montgomery County, Maryland is becoming a clean energy powerhouse as local companies pull in massive investments. Two nuclear energy firms alone raised over $1.1 billion this year, creating thousands of jobs while solving America's growing power needs.
NASA and the Department of Energy just signed a historic agreement to develop nuclear-powered spacecraft and lunar bases, marking the beginning of what NASA calls the "Nuclear NASA-era." The partnership will enable longer missions, more powerful instruments, and America's first permanent Moon base by 2030.
Twelve leading South Korean companies and universities just joined forces to fast-track floating nuclear reactor technology. The new center in Ulsan will combine shipbuilding expertise with nuclear power innovation to create cleaner energy at sea.
Google just funded the largest private clean energy expansion in years, adding enough nuclear power for hundreds of thousands of homes while creating over 7,000 construction jobs. The deal shows how tech companies can grow responsibly without raising your power bill.
Google just signed a massive 20-year agreement to bring 890 megawatts of clean nuclear energy online, proving tech giants can fuel AI innovation without adding to carbon emissions. The deal upgrades existing plants and protects everyday customers from footing the bill for Big Tech's energy needs.
Google and Constellation Energy just signed a groundbreaking 20-year deal to boost nuclear capacity across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest without building new plants. The $4.3 billion investment will upgrade existing facilities to power millions of homes while creating thousands of jobs.
Google just committed over $4 billion to expand nuclear power output across three states, adding enough clean electricity to power hundreds of thousands of homes while creating over 7,000 construction jobs. The innovative approach upgrades existing reactors instead of building new ones, delivering clean energy years faster.
Pakistan's solar energy production just surpassed its nuclear power for the first time, with homegrown rooftop panels leading an energy revolution that's quietly reshaping how 240 million people power their lives. The country imported more solar panels in just 2.5 years than some nations installed in a decade.
Amazon just secured 20 years of carbon-free energy while pumping $3 billion into Maryland's largest clean power source. The deal will keep the Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant running for decades and add enough new capacity to power thousands of homes.
Google just announced its largest European investment ever, pouring $15 billion into Finland's AI infrastructure powered entirely by clean nuclear and renewable energy. The deal saves a nuclear plant from early closure and could create 37,000 jobs while proving AI can grow sustainably.