clean energy

Nov 19, 2025

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)
Oct 31, 2025

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.
Sep 22, 2025

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)
Sep 10, 2025

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)
Aug 20, 2025

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)
Jul 21, 2025

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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Jul 16, 2025

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.

Jun 11, 2025

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)
May 16, 2025

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.

Apr 30, 2025

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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