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FOSSIL FUELS

• The U.S. Energy Department extends its order keeping the J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan open for another 90 days; it was set to close in May and is racking up millions of dollars in ratepayer charges. (The Guardian)

WIND

• The U.S. Commerce Department adds wind turbine components to its list of steel and aluminum products subject to a 50% tariff. (Recharge)

SOLAR

• The Energy Information Administration estimates the U.S. will add 33 GW of solar power to the grid this year, amounting to half of all new generation brought online in 2025. (EIA)

GRID

• Hitachi Energy announces a $106 million investment to expand its transformer components factory in Tennessee. (Latitude Media)
• Experts cite distribution grid expansion and maintenance as a chief cause of rising electricity prices. (Heatmap)
• Google’s grid subsidiary Tapestry turns its focus toward addressing distribution grid challenges with a partnership with a New Zealand utility. (Latitude Media)

NUCLEAR

• U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the leading Democratic candidate for New Jersey governor, promises to build a new nuclear plant if she’s elected. (New Jersey Monitor)
• The DOE selected startups over established companies to be part of its advanced nuclear reactor pilot program, as industry observers say those newer companies will be more supportive of the Trump administration’s nuclear regulatory shakeup. (E&E News)

EMISSIONS

• Dozens of experts and members of the public voice opposition to the U.S. EPA’s proposed rollback of its endangerment finding as hearings begin. (Inside Climate News)

FOSSIL FUELS

• Louisiana regulators approve Entergy’s plan to build three gas power plants to power a Meta data center in the state. (The Advocate)