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Report: Data Center Power Demand is Testing U.S. Grid Limits
The expansion of data centers in the U.S., caused by massive increases in demand for AI software capabilities, is fueling unprecedented...
6 days ago

CEPM to Present “Energy, Economy and AI: Data Centers and Pa.’s Future”
As the demand for AI and digital services continues to grow, the proliferation of data centers has become a key issue for communities and...
Mar 20


Demand for Data Centers Increasing in Pennsylvania
The rapid increase in the number of data center across the country stemming from the rise of artificial intelligence and the use of cloud...
Mar 20


Pa. is an Energy Powerhouse in Region and Beyond
Pennsylvania is a powerhouse in U.S. energy production, ranking second in natural gas and total energy production, and third in coal...
Mar 11


U.S. Energy Sector Has Undergone Transformation
Over the past 50 years, the U.S. energy sector has been transformed, moving from a country that used more energy than it produced to one...
Mar 11


U.S. Sees Reductions in Carbon Emissions From Coal Use
The United States power sector saw an 8% reduction in carbon emissions due to a decline in coal use for power generation in 2023, a...
Mar 5


IEA Predicts ‘New Era of Growth’ for Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy is seeing a resurgence of interest as demand for electricity is growing around the world and companies and countries are...
Feb 5


Pa. Complaint Claims Rising Power Prices Due To PJM Auction Rules
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently filed a complaint against the regional electric grid operator, claiming that flaws in how it...
Jan 8


Huge Expansion of Regional Electric Transmission Needed
The U.S. needs to undertake a massive build-out of electric transmission lines between regional grids in order to ensure adequate,...
Dec 17, 2024


U.S. Sees Increase in Capacity for Biofuels
In 2023, the United States saw a 7% increase in capacity to produce biofuels, spurred by federal tax incentives, plant construction and...
Dec 11, 2024


Mixed Signals For Coal’s Future in Electricity Generation
Coal’s share of U.S. electricity generation is steadily shrinking , a recent analysis by the the Institute for Energy Economics and...
Dec 4, 2024


Nuclear Energy Seen As Critical to U.S. Power, Climate Goals
Nuclear power is seeing a renaissance of sorts, as a surge in electricity demand and a need for clean energy sources that can provide...
Nov 13, 2024


Study Finds Multiple Pathways to 100% Clean Energy
A recent Department of Energy study found that there are multiple potential pathways to 100% clean energy production by 2035, all of...
Nov 7, 2024


NERC, PJM Express Concerns about Winter Power Outlook
Temperatures are beginning to fall and the the winter heating season is just ahead. The North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC)...
Oct 23, 2024


Draft Carbon Management Strategy to Fast-Track Deployment
The U.S. wants to accelerate the deployment of carbon management systems to continue moving toward the Biden administration’s goal of...
Oct 16, 2024


Exploring the Nuclear Option: Nuclear Microreactors and Energy Production
As energy demand grows, policymakers and business leaders are exploring strategies to boost electricity generation capacity. Recently,...
Oct 9, 2024


Three Mile Island Could Power Microsoft’s AI Projects
Microsoft recently signed a 20-year agreement to buy nuclear energy that will lead to the restart of Three Mile Island Unit 1 near...
Oct 1, 2024


Water Impacts in Hydrogen Production Must be Considered
Hydrogen has emerged as clean energy source that could help to decarbonize the “hard-to-abate” industrial, aviation, and long-distance...
Sep 24, 2024


Energy Care Packages Distributed by CEPM
Staff from the Center for Energy Policy and Management (CEPM) at Washington & Jefferson College worked with students at Fort Couch Middle...
Sep 10, 2024


CEPM Partners with LeMoyne Center for Unique K-12 Program
The Center for Energy Policy and Management (CEPM) at Washington & Jefferson College partnered with the LeMoyne Center in Washington,...
Sep 3, 2024
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