Articles by Debra K. Rubin

Investment giant aims funding infusion to train up to 50K skilled workers through 2031 to fast-track US hyperscale AI data centers and related power infrastructure.

Soon, CVOW's 2.6 GW of new capacity will send power from sea to 660,000 users on shore—the largest such array of clean energy delivery in the U.S.

State disputes claimed regional power supply gap—saying the barely functional early 1970s plant, now ordered to operate through June 14, awaits a planned $600M conversion to natural gas—while legal action also is likely for aging Colorado plant ordered to operate.

The escalating regional conflict has already slowed or paused numerous energy and infrastructure projects in the region, but global construction firms are mum on the extent of damage, work shutdowns or supply chain interruptions.

Energy consultant settled financial reporting discrepancies with UK government auditor, with new contract awards up significantly last year, the firm said and a new CEO—Neil Bruce, who formerly led SNC Lavalin after its contracting corruprion scandals predating him.

More states follow municipalities to block or restrict data center expansion, claiming they need time to hear from constituents, developers and power agencies—while big tech firms will sign, at March 4 White House event, administration-pushed "pledge" to cover power costs, but with few details confirmed.

D.C. mayor’s declared disaster site gets additional federal help, while utility DC Water predicts repairs to finish in mid-March—but longer-term costs and impact concerns remain.

Former chief studied university-level civil engineering before pursuing a craft career, ultimately taking local, regional and national union top roles.

Agency reverts to old emissions rules in administration push to keep aging coal plants on line by power producers such as TVA; in supplying more energy to US military bases; and through "emergency" federal operating orders facility owners say are unneeded.

California firm founders, including two US Energy Dept. veterans, aim to scale laser-based inertial confinement fusion technology to develop a grid-scale power plant, with $450M just gained from private investors.