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A nuclear power plant leaked contaminated water in Minnesota. Here's what we know

The 400,000 gallon leak of water containing tritium occurred in November 2022, but the general public was not notified until last week. Officials said the leak is contained and poses no public danger.

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Huge 1.5 million litres of radioactive water with tritium leaks from nuclear power plant

Xcel Energy said they are cleaning up the leak of 400,000 gallons (1.5 million litres) of tritium-contaminated water from its Monticello nuclear power plant in Minnesota

Daily Mirror

400,000 gallons of radioactive water leaked from nuclear plant before US officials notified public

Minnesota regulators knew four months ago that radioactive waste had leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello — but they didn’t announce anything about the leak until this week

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Regulators: Nuclear plant leak didn't require public notice

Minnesota regulators knew four months ago that radioactive waste had leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello — but they didn’t announce anything about the leak until this week

The Independent UK

Xcel is cleaning up radioactive water spill at Minnesota plant

MINNEAPOLIS — A broken pipe at Xcel Energy's Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant leaked about 400,000 gallons of water containing radioactive tritium, and the utility is working to clean up the contaminated plume, state regulators said Thursday.

Tribune News Service

Regulators monitor tritium leak at Minnesota nuclear plant

Minnesota regulators say they're monitoring the cleanup of a leak of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water from Xcel Energy’s Monticello nuclear power plant

The Independent UK

Despite recycling efforts, many older wind turbine blades still end up in landfills

MURRAY COUNTY, Minnesota — When a 2003-vintage wind farm in southwestern Minnesota became obsolete, its owner Allete Clean Energy tore it down and built anew.

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Who will pay for all the electric car chargers? Pretty much everyone

Electric utilities are building EV charging networks — and passing along the costs

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$300 million EV plan includes 730 high-speed chargers in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — Anchored with a huge buildout of fast charging stations, Xcel Energy this week unveiled a plan to spend $300 million to greatly expand its electric vehicle presence in Minnesota.

Tribune News Service

Two workers die after being buried in a 60-foot coal pile collapse at Colorado plant

DENVER — The bodies of two workers who were buried in coal pile collapse at the Comanche power plant in Pueblo have been recovered.

The Denver Post

Continued warm, dry weather in Colorado raises alarms about reliability of power systems

Colorado utilities are preparing for what’s shaping up to be a hotter-than-normal and relatively dry summer while regulators are assessing how to keep the lights and power on as the climate changes.

The Denver Post

Midwest at greater risk for rolling blackouts

MINNEAPOLIS — Electricity demand on the Midwest's grid is expected to be strong this summer, with hot weather and a growing economy sucking plenty of juice.

Tribune News Service

Customers of failed Whoop Energy and Xcel Power are moved over to Yü Group

If customers want to switch supplier again, they can shop around but are advised to wait until transfer is completed

Birmingham Post

Two more energy firms go bust - Whoop Energy and Xcel Power

Whoop Energy supplies 50 households and 212 businesses, while Xcel is used by 274 businesses.

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Energy firms Whoop and Xcel Power stop trading ahead of Ofgem's £693 price cap hike

The two energy firms supplied gas and electricity to homes and businesses, and affected customers are now being found new suppliers by the Ofgem energy regulator

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