08.14.2026
Understanding the NRC’s Proposed Part 57 Rule for Licensing Microreactors
In 2025, President Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at accelerating the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies. Among the directives was Executive Order 14300, which instructed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to develop a high-volume licensing process structured around standardized approvals, risk-informed regulation, and repeatable deployment models. Consistent with that direction, the NRC published […]
08.13.2026
Powering Data Center Growth: Evaluating Reciprocating Generation and Other Behind-the-Meter Strategies
Every day, utilities are responding to enormous energy demand. In July 2026, hourly peak load in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) reached 91.1 gigawatts (GW), surpassing the previous record in 2023 by 6%. Natural gas generation supplied nearly half of the electricity needed during that peak. This demand will only continue to grow […]
07.14.2026
How Asset Integrity Supports Nuclear Plant License Renewal
Nuclear power plants are some of the most complex and durable assets in the energy sector. Their continued operation plays a critical role in generating carbon-free baseload electricity, while maintaining the rigorous safety standards the industry is built on. In the U.S., nuclear reactors have an initial license to operate for 40 years. Once a […]
07.07.2026
Unlocking Data Center Development Through Behind-the-Meter Power
Unlocking Data Center Development Through Behind-the-Meter Power Data centers have quickly become a strategic priority for the U.S. economy. As AI, cloud computing, and digital business operations accelerate, the facilities that support them are being asked to scale at an unprecedented pace. But that growth depends on one increasingly constrained resource: power. Access to power […]
06.24.2026
Small Modular Reactor Design: Principles and Considerations
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are reshaping nuclear-energy strategies. SMRs are advanced nuclear reactors with a power capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per unit. This is roughly one-third the output of the currently operating nuclear power plants. Microreactors (10MW or under) can be factory-assembled, shipped by road, rail or barge, and then installed on site. […]
06.23.2026
Powering Progress: Celebrating Women in Engineering at ENERCON
Each year on June 23, International Women in Engineering Day gives us an opportunity to recognize the talent, dedication, and impact of women shaping the future of engineering. At ENERCON, that impact is visible every day in the work we deliver, the teams we build, and the communities we serve. This year, we are proud […]
06.17.2026
Planning Through Supply Chain Challenges: A Pragmatic Approach for Energy Owners
Supply chain challenges and disruptions are reshaping the energy industry and changing how owners plan, procure, permit, and deliver complex energy projects. Lead times for certain pieces of equipment, like transformers—essential components for AI data centers and the electrical infrastructure that powers them—are averaging backlogs of one to four years. At the same time, labor […]
06.09.2026
Turning the Power Delivery Lifecycle into a Competitive Speed Advantage
Electricity demand is rising quickly as large load customers, particularly data centers and advanced manufacturers, expand in certain high-growth regions. Some markets are seeing major transmission and substation expansion, while others are beginning to face longer interconnection timelines and tighter capacity constraints. That creates a very different project environment than owners faced even a few […]
04.29.2026
Arlington Capital Partners Acquires ENERCON and Completes Merger With Its Portfolio Company POND
Transaction creates an industry leader in highly regulated power & energy infrastructure engineering with deep next-generation nuclear expertise Today’s announcement marks Arlington’s largest ever platform build, with additional add-ons planned Washington, D.C. – April 29, 2026 – Arlington Capital Partners (“Arlington”), a Washington, D.C.-area private investment firm specializing in government regulated industries, today announced it has […]
