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Robert Nolan

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Robert is an energy contributor covering global power sources, from renewables like solar, wind, and geothermal to fossil fuels and nuclear. He analyzes how energy drives homes, industries, and transportation, with a focus on sustainability and emerging technologies.

Stories by Robert Nolan

8 stories

  1. September 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Thu

    Explainer · Energy · Washington DC

    What the $1.9 billion federal loan means for Iowa’s shuttered nuclear plant

    NextEra Energy closed a $1.9B U.S. loan to restart Iowa's Duane Arnold nuclear plant by 2029, supplying power to Google and the regional grid.

  3. July 2026

    2 stories: 1 explainer, 1 news story

  4. Mon

    Explainer · Politics · United States

    Why Europe’s Russian energy purchases still matter in the U.S. debate over sanctions

  5. Wed

    News: Energy · United States

    Walmart, Constellation strike first nuclear power deal for retailer in Illinois

  6. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  7. Thu

    News: Energy · United States

    BLM clears path for new oil and gas leasing on Central Coast public lands

  8. Sat

    News: Energy · Santa Barbara, California

    Trump Forces Sable Offshore Pipeline Restart in California

  9. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  10. Sat

    News: Energy · California

    Chevron Warns California: Fuel Shortage & Refinery Exit Looms

  11. October 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  12. Sat

    News: Energy · Los Angeles, California

    Chevron Refinery Fire: El Segundo, CA Gas Price Impact

    A fire at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, California, sparks concerns over rising gas prices and potential fuel shortages across the state. Read more here.

  13. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  14. Thu

    News: Energy · Idaho

    Idaho Breaks Ground on First Advanced Nuclear Reactors in Decades