Fission Vision | Why Data Centers Are Going Nuclear
Our latest research shows interconnection queues across major independent system operators have swelled with speculative requests from landowners betting on the AI boom, driving up utility timelines and pushing developers away.
Gas Plus CCS Powering Data Centers | Google’s New Blueprint
Google’s agreement last week to buy power from a 400 MW natural gas plant with carbon capture isn’t just a one-off deal — it could be a model for powering the AI boom. As our latest CCUS Fundamentals finds, this approach offers the lowest-cost, reliable source of low-carbon energy, setting a cost benchmark for the […]
From Sun to Core | Renewables Peak, Nuclear Builds Steam
Enverus Intelligence® Research (EIR) just released its long-term capacity expansion forecast, projecting rapid growth in solar capacity from 2025-35 alongside a steady battery buildout to bolster grid reliability. That outlook is already materializing. Torch Clean Energy recently selected Fluence Energy to deliver a 640 MWh battery system at its Arizona solar plant, aligning with the […]
From Green Light to Red Line | DOE Cancels $8B in Clean Energy Awards
The U.S. Department of Energy canceled nearly $8 billion in clean energy awards, with 99% of the cuts falling on blue states. California lost $3.3 billion and Oregon $1.5 billion, wiping out major hydrogen, CCUS and grid projects. Hydrogen funding took the biggest hit at $2.95 billion, including the collapse of California’s ARCHES hub, the […]
Still Smoking | Coal’s Comeback in the Age of Clean Power
“Beautiful, clean coal will be essential to powering America’s reindustrialization and winning the AI race,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright said earlier this week. With power demand accelerating, largely driven by artificial intelligence, and coal still accounting for 15% of U.S. generation last year, historical retirement targets for conventional generators are becoming increasingly unrealistic. The administration […]
Gas Deals Heat Up | Elevated Multiples Fuel M&A Activity
M&A activity in the natural gas-fired power sector accelerated in 2025, fueled by the rapid growth of AI and data center demand. The PJM Interconnection region emerged as a prime target for investors, with strong plant economics and strategic proximity to hyperscale infrastructure. Blackstone recently announced the nearly $1 billion acquisition of the 620 MW […]
The Week in Energy – Sept. 26, 2025
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SAF Funding | Cleared for Takeoff?
Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures recently unveiled a $150 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fund aimed at accelerating the adoption of low-carbon jet fuels. The initiative, which includes strategic investments from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, seeks to address one of SAF’s biggest hurdles: cost competitiveness. While U.S. producers benefit from production-side incentives like the […]
A RE-Cap of RE+ | Batteries Take Center Stage
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) dominated discussions at the recent RE+ conference, the largest clean energy event in North America. As long-term load continues to grow and grid dynamics shift, industry leaders and Enverus Intelligence® Research (EIR) agree that BESS can provide much needed load management and energy cost savings. Storage is now at the […]
CCUS Fundamentals | The High Cost of Carbon Capture
Enverus Intelligence® Research’s recently released CCUS Fundamentals highlights the extremely challenging economics of direct air capture (DAC). Our analysis finds DAC projects are only viable with support from premium carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits. Currently quoted at ~$600/tonne, the credits are crucial for offsetting high capital and operating costs. A key milestone on the road […]