Wildfires in Los Angeles have already destroyed thousands of structures, but the full extent of the damage will not be known for some time, say local officials.
President Biden invokes U.S. Defense Production Act and cites “credible evidence” that the Japanese owner “might take action that threatens to impair national security.”
Commonwealth Fusion will locate 400-MW facility near Richmond. aiming to secure permits next year and operate by the early 2030s—backed by more than $2B in private investment and government funding.
US Agriculture Dept. expects to announce more awards "in the coming weeks" and has picked six other cooperatives in Colorado, Louisiana, Oregon and Washington-Idaho.
Enel Group seeks immediate court halt to US judge's decision to remove the operating 150-MW project, an estimated $259M effort it contends, which is linked to claim of flawed permits on tribal land.