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President Trump Invokes DPA Title III For Fossil Fuel And Grid Expansion
President Trump has invoked Defense Production Act authorities to support energy infrastructure deemed essential to national defense, covering grid components, natural gas systems, coal supply chains, and petroleum capacity. The determinations create a legal pathway for the Department of Energy to deploy financial support mechanisms, though their practical impact will depend on funding availability and implementation decisions. The move has sparked debate over whether emergency authority is being appropriat
United States Energy
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Squire Patton Boggs LLP
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Small Modular Reactors And Data Centers: The Emerging Regulatory Landscape For Next-Generation Nuclear Power Supply
As interconnection queues swell and approval timelines stretch to five years or more, data center developers are increasingly turning to behind-the-meter generation to secure reliable power. While natural gas offers the fastest path, its carbon footprint clashes with net-zero commitments. Small modular reactors are emerging as a compelling carbon-free alternative. This article examines the current state of SMR deployment for data centers and the key regulatory considerations developers should keep in mind.
United States Energy
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Davis Graham
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Inside Digital Infrastructure: Spring Lane Capital’s Rob Day On Power Strategy, Microgrids, And What It Takes To Win The AI Race
Rob Day, Partner and Co-Founder at Spring Lane Capital, explores how the urgent need for power capacity is fundamentally reshaping data center investment strategy, from the surge in microgrid development to the strategic risks of over-reliance on natural gas. He reveals why the economics of battery-powered microgrids are closer to viability than most realize and shares a practical playbook for developers looking to start consuming power today while building tomorrow's AI infrastructure.
United States Energy
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Mintz
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