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clean energy Nov 19, 2025 2 min

Oklo signs contract with Siemens for Aurora project at INL

Oklo and Siemens Energy signed an agreement to begin engineering the Aurora reactor’s power conversion system at Idaho National Laboratory, advancing deployment plans.

A person reaches to plug in an electric vehicle at a charging station May 22, 2025, in the City of Commerce, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
clean energy Oct 31, 2025 5 min

Study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas cars

A new study shows electric vehicles offset their higher production emissions within two years, producing half the lifetime pollution of gas-powered cars.

This image provided by Oklo, Inc., depicts the completed Aurora-INL powerhouse. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Sept. 22 to mark the beginning of construction.
clean energy Sep 22, 2025 2 min

Aurora powerhouse project underway with groundbreaking ceremony

Oklo begins building the Aurora powerhouse nuclear plant at Idaho National Laboratory, creating jobs and advancing clean energy for AI-driven demand.

Groundbreaking on the Pleasant Valley Solar 2 project took place earlier this year. (PHOTO: RPLUS ENERGIES)
clean energy Sep 10, 2025 2 min

Second solar project to support Meta in Kuna closes $100M in tax equity financing

rPlus Energies closed $100M tax equity financing for Pleasant Valley Solar 2 in Kuna, expanding renewable energy for Meta’s Idaho data center.

INL Director John Wagner speaks on a panel. (PHOTO: INL)
clean energy Aug 20, 2025 8 min

Western states forge alliance with nation’s nuclear lab on advanced energy development

Idaho National Laboratory is driving advanced nuclear energy collaboration across Western states, fueling innovation, investment and clean power.

Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum listens to President Donald Trump speak during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
clean energy Jul 21, 2025 4 min

Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says

Clean-energy advocates said the action could hamstring projects that need to be underway quickly to qualify for federal tax credits that are set to expire under the tax-cut and spending bill that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4.

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clean energy Jul 16, 2025 2 min

Firm selected to build commercial energy facility at INL

Kiewit was selected after a competitive process that looked at construction and technical capabilities, Oklo stated.

clean energy Jun 11, 2025 6 min

How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate

The 1,100-page bill would slash incentives for green technologies such as solar, wind, batteries, electric cars and heat pumps while subsidizing existing nuclear power plants and biofuels.

The Rental Shop at Bogus Basin was the site for a recent solar panel installation. (PHOTO: BOGUS BASIN)
clean energy May 16, 2025 2 min

Bogus Basin continues clean energy commitment with solar installation

A previous solar project at the nonprofit resort that was installed 21 years ago and helped provide light to its Nordic trails was no longer viable and a new, larger solar system was conceived.

clean energy Apr 30, 2025 3 min

INL experts plugged into advanced energy initiatives in various states

This new initiative builds on the work of the education-focused Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative, launched two years ago and supported by DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy, as a platform for state energy offices and public utility commissions to share information and best practices.


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