Tag: nuclear
Amazon, AEP, and X-energy Team Up to Explore 960 MW Small Modular Nuclear Project in Indiana
American Electric Power (AEP), the Ohio-based electric utility giant, has joined forces with nuclear technology innovator X-energy and e-commerce and cloud computing leader Amazon to evaluate the deployment of a major advanced nuclear energy project in Indiana. The proposed initiative aims to develop a 960-megawatt (MW) facility at the site of the former Breed Generating…
ESG Today Week in Review: Climate Risk Pricing, Nuclear Power Deals, and Major Policy Shifts Shape Sustainable Markets
By Mark Segal October 11, 2026 The intersection of finance, corporate strategy, and environmental policy experienced a dynamic week, marked by shifting regulatory landscapes, massive clean energy infrastructure investments, and growing consensus among institutional investors regarding long-term climate vulnerabilities. From landmark nuclear power agreements signed by tech giants to sweeping national decarbonization strategies and high-stakes…
ESG Today Week in Review: Climate Risk Pricing, Nuclear Power Deals, and Major Policy Shifts Shape Global Markets
The global landscape of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing and corporate sustainability experienced a transformative week, marked by sweeping regulatory developments, massive capital injections into clean energy, and a growing consensus among institutional investors regarding long-term climate vulnerabilities. Published by Mark Segal on October 11, 2026, the latest weekly roundup captures a dynamic period…
ESG Today Week in Review: Climate Risk, Nuclear Deals, and Major Policy Shifts Shape Global Markets
As the global corporate and financial landscapes continue to adapt to shifting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities, this week’s developments highlighted a potent mix of regulatory friction, massive green infrastructure investments, and evolving corporate strategies. From a landmark survey revealing that more than 80% of investors expect climate risks to directly impact asset prices…
Google and Constellation Energy Announce Massive $4.3 Billion Nuclear Agreement to Power AI Infrastructure
In a landmark move bridging the technology and energy sectors, Google and Constellation Energy have announced a sweeping series of agreements aimed at expanding clean energy capacity in the United States. Highlighted by a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) enabling investments of more than $4.3 billion, the partnership will add 890 megawatts of new nuclear…
