Making these smaller nuclear units cost effective, and getting financial commitments from utilities, are key challenges.

The Edison Electric Institute disagreed, saying Wednesday that utilities should have first dibs on building transmission because competition doesn’t work in the sector.

The agency announced $45 million will be available for up to 15 “next-generation” cybersecurity research, development and demonstration projects.

The Energy Information Administration also recently said renewable energy will likely comprise 24% of U.S. power production next year, up from 17% five years ago.

The portfolio of nine load management programs has a total budget of approximately $92.4 million, and a third is allocated to programs benefiting low- and moderate-income customers.