Energy & Environment — US, UK eye nuclear energy deal

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story  US, UK expected to ink nuclear power agreement The U.S. and U.K. are expected to sign a deal to bolster nuclear energy as President Trump travels to Britain. ©  The Hill  A press release from the British embassy says the new arrangements will "turbocharge" the buildout of nuclear plants and are expected to speed up the time it takes for nuclear reactors to be licensed. Commercial agreements between U.S. and British companies are also expected to be announced, including a deal between X-Energy and Centrica to build 12 reactors in England. Meanwhile, Holtec, EDF and Tritax are expected to announce a deal for data centers powered by nuclear energy, and Last Energy and DP World agreed to establish what was described as a "micro modular" nuclear power plant   Read more at TheHill.com. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, I'm Rachel Frazin  — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: Sweeping California climate bills heading to Newsom's desk California state lawmakers gave their stamp of approval over the weekend to a slate of sweeping energy and climate-related bills, which will now head to Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) desk.  Full Story Musk buys $1B in Tesla stock as board pitches new compensation plan Tesla’s stock price surged on Monday after it was disclosed that tech billionaire Elon Musk bought about $1 billion worth of shares in the automaker company Friday.  Full Story House GOP eyes stopgap into November to avert shutdown House GOP leaders are aiming to pass a stopgap spending bill this week that funds the government through Nov. 20, GOP sources told The Hill, as lawmakers face an end-of-the-month shutdown deadline.  Full Story What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: FEMA's Top Counsel Has Quit. He's the Third to Leave in Six Months. (NOTUS) Young People Suing Trump Over Climate Have Their Day in Federal Court (The New York Times) On Tap  Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: The House Oversight Committee will hold a hearing on weather geoengineering The House Oversight Committee will hold a hearing on EPA enforcement under former President Biden The House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on permitting under the Clean Air Act The Committee on House Administration will hold a hearing on maintaining election operations during disasters What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Greene revives call for 'national divorce' after Kirk killing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) renewed her call for a “national divorce” to divide the country along partisan lines on Monday — this time citing the fractured response to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and federal funding disputes in Congress. Read more Cox: Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin was in romantic relationship with roommate, who is cooperating Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) said Sunday that the alleged assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was in a romantic relationship with his roommate, who Cox said is cooperating with law enforcement. Read more   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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