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Three Mile Island's Last Working Reactor Set to Reopen in 2027

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/three-mile-island-s-last-working-reactor-set-to-reopen-in-2027-a-year-ahead-of-schedule/ar-AA1HqbE9

Constellation Energy plans to restart the Three Mile Island Unit 1 reactor in 2027, one year ahead of schedule, under a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft. The facility, now renamed the Crane Clean Energy Center, will provide carbon-free power exclusively for Microsoft's AI data centers. This marks the first nuclear reactor restart in U.S. history and requires Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval. Source: msn.com
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Jessup Borough Passes New Data Center Ordinance

https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/jessup-passes-new-ordinance-for-data-centers-lackawanna-county-artificial-intelligence-big-tech/523-20f40a0d-37a2-416e-8301-699de57ab6eb

Jessup Borough in Lackawanna County has approved a new ordinance governing data center development to address the growing demand from artificial intelligence and big tech companies. The regulations establish zoning requirements, infrastructure standards, and permitting procedures for large-scale data facilities, positioning the community for potential technology sector growth. Source: wnep.com
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State Sen. Saval Introduces Solar Panel Bill

https://www.newsbreak.com/bucks-county-beacon-1702909/4190871640708-pa-state-sen-nikil-saval-introduces-solar-panel-bill

Pennsylvania State Senator Nikil Saval has introduced legislation addressing solar panel regulations and deployment across the commonwealth. The bill aims to streamline permitting processes and establish clearer guidelines for solar installation projects, potentially affecting both residential and commercial solar development throughout Pennsylvania. Source: newsbreak.com
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Solar Projects Face Deadline Pressure Under New Bill

https://lvb.com/solar-projects-face-deadline-pressure-under-new-bill/

Pennsylvania solar developers are rushing to meet new regulatory deadlines as state legislation creates tighter timelines for project approvals and construction. The new requirements affect utility-scale solar installations and could impact the timeline for renewable energy projects throughout the state, influencing construction schedules and investment decisions. Source: lvb.com
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Administration Blocks USDA Funding for Solar Panels on Farmland

https://www.fox43.com/article/news/politics/national-politics/trump-admin-blocks-usda-funding-for-solar-panels-on-farmland-foreign-panels-foreign/521-87784d45-b929-4909-bdbe-91d913e368a8

The Trump administration has terminated USDA's Rural Energy for America Program funding for large solar installations on prime farmland, citing concerns about farmland preservation and food security. The policy also blocks funding for solar panels manufactured by foreign adversaries, significantly impacting renewable energy development in rural Pennsylvania communities. Source: fox43.com
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