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Headline: Energy Developments Across the U.S.

In the realm of energy, several significant developments are unfolding across the United States.

Tennessee's Energy Future

Tennessee electric cooperatives have proposed the construction of a gas-fired peaking plant near Ford's BlueOval City, a move that could shape the state's energy landscape in the coming years.

Nuclear Ambitions in Kentucky

Meanwhile, the U.S. Energy Department has selected a site in Kentucky for testing small modular nuclear reactors and other power generation for data center development. The specific location for the four small modular nuclear reactors in the USA has not been explicitly detailed, but federal agencies like the Department of Energy or the Nuclear Regulatory Commission often work with local authorities in such site selections.

Texas' Clean Energy Transition

Texas' deregulated energy market has played a pivotal role in accelerating the clean energy transition. The shift from fossil fuels to cheaper wind, solar, and battery power has been incentivized, positioning Texas as a leader in the clean energy sector.

Hydrogen Power in the Lone Star State

In related news, a company has deployed two hydrogen-powered microgrids in Texas, each producing 4 MW of power.

Virginia's Energy Dilemma

Amazon has withdrawn its data center application in a Virginia county due to community opposition, highlighting the challenges faced in energy development projects.

Job Losses and Acquisitions in Houston

Chevron, based in Houston, has laid off 575 workers following a $55 billion acquisition, adding to the city's employment woes.

Clean Energy Advancements in Puerto Rico

Clean energy advocates believe that grouping together rooftop solar systems equipped with batteries in "virtual power plants" can thrive and lower costs, as they have in Puerto Rico.

Flooding and Power Outages in Texas

Repair of a Texas municipal utility substation submerged in floodwater could take months, exacerbating the power outages caused by severe flooding in the state. Congress members are questioning the Federal Emergency Management Agency's acting administrator about the delayed response to this disaster.

Grid Reliability Debate in Virginia

A Republican state lawmaker in Virginia is advocating for loosening the state's clean energy law to address grid reliability, rising power bills, and federal clean energy incentive rollbacks.

Opposition to Energy Projects in West Virginia

Residents of a West Virginia county are opposing a company's proposal for a gas-fired power plant and data center complex.

Political Tensions and the TVA

Experts say Trump's threats towards the Tennessee Valley Authority have destabilized a power provider already under fire for its expansion of fossil fuels and lack of transparency.

Job Losses and Investment Risks in Duke Energy's Proposed Bill

A Republican-sponsored bill to repeal Duke Energy's 2030 climate pollution reduction deadline could result in the loss of over 50,000 jobs per year and $47.2 billion in investments for new power plants.

Utility Support for Low-Income Residents

In Kentucky, a Republican Congress member is defending a federal assistance program that provides utility support to low-income residents despite President Trump's plans to cancel its funding.