PenEnergy's Daily Power Update 8/28

Energy News & Insights
NRC ends suspension of final licensing for nuclear plants NRC approves final rule on spent fuel storage and ends suspension of final licensing actions for nuclear power plants and renewals. …more>>
MIT studies power generation from meeting of river water, seawater MIT researchers are investigating a method of power generation in which two streams of different salinity are mixed to produce renewable energy. …more>>
Ameren to invest $400MM in natural gas, power systems overhaul Ameren Illinois to invest $400 million in a massive project to enhance its natural gas and electric grid infrastructure. …more>>
Hearings planned after expert urges closure of Diablo nuclear plant Following an AP report, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee announced it would hold hearings into how the NRC has handled Peck's recommendation for the closure of the California's last operating nuclear power plant. …more>>
Verizon plans major expansion of on-site renewable energy (Video) Verizon plans major expansion of its on-site green energy program; on track to become largest solar-power producer among U.S. communications companies. …more>>
Study: America’s data centers consuming massive amounts of electricity New NRDC study says improved energy efficiency practices could cut energy waste by at least 40 percent, saving businesses over $3 billion annually. …more>>
Ex-Im supports export of wind power turbines made in US to Peru Ex-Im Bank financing supports the export of wind turbines made in Kansas and Iowa to Peru. …more>>
3M invests in Smart Energy Instruments Smart Energy Instruments' technology platform is based on a core set of high-precision chips that can be integrated into today's intelligent electronic devices. …more>>