US regulator rejects bid to boost nuclear power to Amazon data center
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected an effort Friday to allow an Amazon data center to tap into additional power from a nearby Pennsylvania nuclear plant. The decision could
Talen, Constellation and Vistra tumble after government rejects Amazon nuclear data center agreement
Talen Energy in March sold the data center campus to Amazon for $650 million, which would be powered by the nuclear plant in a first-of-its-kind deal.
FERC rejects amended interconnection agreement for Amazon data center at Susquehanna nuclear plant
The commission agreed with opponents of the proposal, citing concerns about grid reliability and cost fairness.
Nuclear-power stocks slide after regulator rejects plan to power Amazon data center
Nuclear-power stocks fell after regulators voted against a deal between Amazon and Talen Energy. The deal would permit a Talen nuclear plant to provide an Amazon data center with extra power. Nuclear stocks have surged this year as AI data centers boost energy demand.
Big Tech nuclear power deal hits major regulatory hurdle
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has rejected a request to increase the energy sent to Amazon's data centers from a Pennsylvania nuclear plant.
Constellation commits to colocated data centers despite regulatory setback
Constellation believes narrow reforms are required to provide clarity, fair pricing, and price stability for customers and generators alike
Talen slides as regulators reject proposal to expand Amazon data center
Shares of Talen Energy (TLN) are under pressure on Monday after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, rejected an amended
Regulators deliver successive blows to Amazon and Meta’s nuclear power ambitions
A series of recent rulings from regulators dashed the Big Tech companies' hopes of finding a quick fix for their electricity needs. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Amazon to proceed with data center expansion despite FERC decision to limit power
Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) plan to build a data center powered by a Pennsylvania nuclear power plant has not changed, even as the top U.S. energy regulator has turned down a request to increase power to the facility.
US Regulators Reject Plan To Increase Nuclear Energy Flow To Amazon Data Center
The proposal would have boosted the amount of electricity coming from the Pennsylvania power plant from 300 megawatts to 480 megawatts.
Nuclear Energy’s AI Boom Blew a Fuse—Here’s What Could Happen Next
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Shell Energy Again Challenges FERC in Market Manipulation Case
Shell Energy North America wants the Ninth Circuit to weigh a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission decision reasserting that ...
Why Oklo, Nano Nuclear, and NuScale Power Stocks All Dropped Today
And seeing as Oklo stock has more than doubled over the last 12 months, while Nano Nuclear has nearly quadrupled, and NuScale ...
Nuclear-Hungry AI Campuses Need New Plan to Find Power Fast
Tech giants looking to quickly power massive artificial intelligence centers will need new plans after US regulators quashed ...
Constellation Navigates Regulatory Setback in Quest for Data Centers at Power Plants
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Friday rejected an agreement to increase the power capacity of an Amazon data center connected directly to Talen Energy’s nuclear power plant in ...
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Imposes New Requirements on Transmission Line Siting Applicants Seeking Rights of Way on Tribal Lands
On October 17, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) took final action on Order No. 1977, which requires ...
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UAE appointed as member of Commission on Safety Standards of International Atomic Energy Agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has recently appointed the United Arab Emirates as a member of the Eighth Term of its Commission on the Safety Standards (CSS). Sara Al Saadi, Director of ...