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Biden administration sets out plan to triple nuclear power capacity

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By Zach Budryk The Biden administration on Tuesday released a roadmap for plans to triple U.S. nuclear capacity by the middle of the century. The plan sets a goal of 200 gigawatts of new capacity by 2050, more than three times the 2020 capacity. This will require the development of multiple new power sources, including large and small modular plants, as well as upgrades to…

Constellation-Microsoft deal helps prepare launch of PA energy center, restart of nuclear reactor

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By Kim Riley Constellation Energy Corp. signed its largest-ever power purchase agreement (PPA) with Microsoft, a 20-year deal that will pave the way for the launch of the Londonderry, Pa.-based Crane Clean Energy Center (CCEC) and restart of its Three Mile Island Unit 1 nuclear reactor, which has been shut down for five years. “Before it was prematurely shuttered due to poor…

Constellation to Launch Crane Clean Energy Center, Restoring Jobs and Carbon-Free Power to The Grid

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Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG) announced today the signing of a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft that will pave the way for the launch of the Crane Clean Energy Center (CCEC) and restart of Three Mile Island Unit 1, which operated at industry-leading levels of safety and reliability for decades before being shut down for economic reasons exactly five years ago today.…

Ogles and House Colleagues introduce bill to curb EV spending

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By Ross O'Keefe Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) introduced the “Free Market Drives Itself Act” last week to eliminate the Electric Vehicles Working Group, which makes EV recommendations to President Joe Biden’s administration, in an effort to reduce EV spending. “Electric vehicles are not a practical choice for Americans, and the Biden Administration’s attempts to force…

Congressman Perry Introduces the Energy Sovereignty Act

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Today, U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10), introduced the Energy Sovereignty Act to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from forcing States to destroy their energy sectors based on the whims of international elitists. “The Energy Sovereignty Act will stop federal bureaucrats from executing environmental power grabs at the behest of those outside our Nation,” said Rep.…

Congressman Perry Introduces Bills to Thwart President Biden’s Defense Production Act Manipulation

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Washington, D.C. – On March 8, U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10), introduced two bills to prevent President Biden and Congressional Democrats from grossly misusing the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA) to advance “green” energy solutions under the auspice of National Security. The Bullets Not Batteries Act (H.R. 7601) and the Planes Not Panels Act (H.R. 7602) will prohibit…

Perry Recognized as American Energy Champion

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The American Energy Alliance announced today that U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10) earned the 2020 American Energy Champion Award for a voting record that demonstrates a commitment to pro-growth policies that led to more reliable, affordable energy for American families. “I’m proud to receive the American Energy Champion Award and will continue to support our hardworking…

OP-ED: It's time to rebuild America's infrastructure

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Our Nation depends on reliable, modern infrastructure to spur economic growth and foster personal connectivity. For too long, improvements to our crumbling infrastructure (roads, bridges, highways, to name a few) have been bogged down by bureaucratic red tape and government inefficiency – costing Taxpayers trillions of dollars without delivering. On Wednesday, President Trump took an…

OP-ED: How unfair federal regulations led to layoffs in York City

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During my first term in Congress, I was invited by United Cool Air - a small manufacturer of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products - to tour their operations and discuss the impact of federal regulations on their business. Invitations like this are a regular occurrence for me and they provide me great insight into how federal policies impact local small businesses and…

OP-ED: Executive Action Won’t Strengthen Our Energy Sector; Private Sector Innovation Will

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I’m deeply disturbed that the President continues to show no restraint as he incessantly uses executive action to pursue his legacy-driven agenda. He’s proven time and time again that he has no problem circumventing Congress and working unilaterally to achieve his policy priorities. We’ve seen him go it alone on immigration, gun control, the Iran Nuclear Deal and actions to close…