Policy & regulation
Trump Fuel Efficiency Rollback To Cost Drivers $1,624 More
The Trump administration has finalized a rollback of fuel efficiency standards to 34.9 mpg by 2031.
#Fuel and emissions rules
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Policy & regulation
Trump Administration Finalizes Fuel Economy Standards
The Trump administration has finalized a rule weakening federal fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles.
Policy & regulation
Palisades nuclear plant fuel loading marks first U.S. reactor restart
The Palisades plant in Michigan began loading fuel assemblies in August 2024, becoming the first U.S. Commercial reactor to restart after entering decommissioning. This milestone establishes a federal template for environmental reviews and financing now being applied to two other shuttered plants.
Policy & regulation
EPA Rolls Back Power Plant Emissions Rules
The EPA has rescinded the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards, eliminating key federal regulations on fossil fuel power plant emissions.
Grid & transmission
NERC Proposes New Rules for Data Center Grid Reliability
NERC is creating a new class of registered entity and reliability standards for large computational loads like data centers.
Policy & regulation
NRC Chairman Proposes Modernized Radiation Protection Rules
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission chairman outlines a proposed shift from the subjective ALARA principle to a more objective, graded framework.
Policy & regulation
Utilities Must Scrutinize Advanced Reactor Risks, Report Says
A new analysis advises utility executives to evaluate advanced nuclear reactors on three key dimensions, including capital efficiency and fuel strategy resilience.
Generation
Crankcase Ventilation Gains Focus as Engine Roles Grow
As reciprocating engines take on larger roles in distributed generation and data centers, managing crankcase emissions is becoming critical.