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NuScale Power Achieves Standard Design Approval from NRC for 77 MW SMR

LCG, May 30, 2025--NuScale Power Corporation (NuScale), a leading provider of advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, yesterday announced that it has received design approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its uprated 77 MW power modules. NuScale states that it remains the only SMR technology company with design approval from the NRC, and the company remains on track for deployment by 2030, with 50- and 77-MW SMR options.

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EIA Presents Analysis of California's Solar and Wind Power Curtailment Challenges

LCG, May 29, 2025--The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released an analysis yesterday showing that the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the grid operator for most of the state, is increasing its curtailment of the rapidly growing solar- and wind-powered generation facilities in order to balance electricity supply and demand, which is necessary to maintain a stable electric system.

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Illinois Town's 29-MW Power Plant Under Construction

LCG, Aug. 6, 2003--Geneva, Illinois has received five reciprocating engines from Caterpillar Inc., and is beginning construction of a power plant expected to be operational by January 2004.

The completed plant will be owned and operated by the city, which will use power from the plant during times when demand is high. Mayor Kevin Burns said, "This new power plant will offer residents and businesses of our city a higher quality of life by providing reliable and more affordable power during extreme weather conditions." Geneva is 40 miles west of Chicago.

According to Glen Barton, the chairman and CEO of Caterpillar, the sale of the G16CM34 gas-fired reciprocating engines marks the first such deal for the company. Patten Power Systems, the local dealer for Caterpillar, will provide support during the plant's operation.
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