Fermi Energy’s $682 Million IPO Fuels AI-Driven Energy Boom Former Texas Governor Rick Perry Leads Record-Setting Launch Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Texas Gov. Rick Perry helped launch one of the most successful energy IPOs of 2025. His company, Fermi Energy, raised more than $682 million in its public offering, marking a major milestone in …
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Energy Brief: TVA Change and Global Energy Shift
U.S. Energy Headlines: From TVA Leadership to DOE’s Nuclear Leap Energy leadership and priorities are shifting fast across the United States. Two Congress members confirmed that Tennessee Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty is being considered as the next CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). If appointed, Hagerty would shape the region’s power strategy for years …
Calm conditions result in grid advisory for Oklahoma and others
A lack of wind throughout Oklahoma and the Midwest prompted a “Resource Advisory” to be issued by the Southwest Power Pool for Monday and Tuesday. The advisory is due to an anticipated use in electrical power, but as the SPP stated in its advisry, it does not require the public to conserve energy …
Energy Brief: Nuclear, Data Centers, Greta Thunberg and Global Oil
U.S. Energy Headlines Trump Approves Intelligence Sharing with UkrainePresident Donald Trump approved the use of U.S. intelligence to help Ukraine carry out missile strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. According to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters, the move could extend to Kyiv’s request for long-range Tomahawk missiles. These weapons would target power stations, refineries, and …
Energy Brief: Texas Gas Plant, EV Lane Rules, Coal Leasing
Texas Expands Natural Gas Development with New Loan Agreement Texas reached its third Texas Energy Fund loan agreement to boost natural gas development. NRG Energy, Inc. signed the agreement with the state to build a 721 MW natural gas power plant at its Cedar Bayou Generating Station in Chambers County outside Houston. This new plant …
Energy Briefs: U.S. Nuclear, Grid Upgrades and Global Trends
Rising Nuclear Investment in the U.S. Bloomberg Intelligence predicts nuclear power will see $350 billion in U.S. spending through 2050, boosting reactor output by 63%.The U.S. Energy Department is also considering diverting plutonium from nuclear weapons stockpiles to support power plants. Major Grid Expansion Plans California-based PG&E Corp announced plans to spend $73 billion by …
Former Oklahoma AG pushes local vote on wind, solar setbacks
“The highest respect for property rights is to get out of the way of the local owners and let them decide for themselves.” John O’Connor. O’Connor Urges Local Decision-Making A new voice has entered the heated debate over renewable energy setbacks in Oklahoma. Former Attorney General John O’Connor told lawmakers this week that decisions about …
NextEra Energy faces lawsuits and challenges over projects
NextEra Energy’s Oklahoma Solar Farm remains in court Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources is in the middle of a growing fight over renewable projects in Oklahoma and Wyoming. In Wagoner County, Oklahoma, the company filed a lawsuit after county commissioners rejected its permit request for a proposed 5,000-acre solar farm near the town of Porter. The …
Energy Briefs: PJM Governors Demand Change, PGE $73B Plan
Governors in PJM Interconnection Demand Change Governors from both Democratic and Republican states within the PJM Interconnection region are calling for reforms to address skyrocketing power prices and a clogged interconnection queue. Analysts warn that while leaving PJM might sound like a fix, it could actually cost customers more in the long run. PG&E Unveils …
Energy Briefs: Murphy USA Layoffs and Oil Market Update
Murphy USA Layoffs and Revenue Losses El Dorado, Arkansas-based Murphy USA laid off about 100 corporate employees as part of a restructuring plan, C-Store Dive reports. The company faced setbacks in 2024, including scheduling delays that hurt both fuel and merchandise sales, leading to a $1.3 billion revenue decline. Wisconsin Approves Wind and Solar Farms …
