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. […]
03.19.2026
Data Center Power Fundamentals
Data center power is now a foundational pillar of the global digital economy, enabling the uninterrupted flow of commerce, communications, and critical services. With electricity consumption already comparable to that of entire nations and demand from digital technologies projected to double by 2030, power strategy has become a board-level consideration. In this environment, even brief outages […]
