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In the ongoing pursuit of a greener and more sustainable future, several US states are making strides in the energy sector. Here's a roundup of recent developments:

Tennessee is set to lead a significant nuclear power project, with plans to construct a new 1.5-gigawatt nuclear power plant at the Oak Ridge site. The project, a collaboration with Kairos Power and supported by Google for its data center energy needs, will initially start with a smaller 50 MW modular reactor named "Hermes 2." The long-term goal is to expand this to 500 MW by 2035, potentially setting a model for large-scale nuclear projects.

Meanwhile, Connecticut is considering borrowing $155 million to fund a hardship program for low-income customers and an EV charging initiative. This move aims to save consumers $4 to $10 a month on their utility bills.

However, not everyone is on board with these developments. In Rhode Island, project opponents continue to spread misinformation about offshore wind transmission cables during public comment sessions.

Connecticut has also seen a change in its electric vehicle rebate programme, with the standard rebate for electric vehicle purchases lowered from $1,500 to $500.

In Delaware, a proposed data center, set to consume 11.3 million megawatt-hours of power annually, is facing opposition from the state's House speaker.

Rooftop solar panels in New England are playing a significant role in reducing grid demand, with a 5% decrease in demand reported.

As the solar industry gears up for a surge in business due to expiring federal tax credits, solar installers in Pennsylvania are preparing for a busy period.

Maryland's goal of deploying 3,000 megawatts of energy storage by 2033 might face challenges due to delays in proposed projects.

In western Massachusetts, nearly 30 organizations have asked the state's highest court to reconsider a decision that could potentially pave the way for a wood-burning power plant.

Maine is contemplating whether nuclear power should be part of its future energy strategy, with lawmakers and officials currently in discussion.

A Pennsylvania state senator is planning to propose legislation that would require high-load data centers to pay for grid expansions and establish a separate electricity price for them.

Maine is also keeping a close eye on the development of offshore wind in Canada.

Vermont, with 6% of its workforce employed in the renewable energy industry, has the highest percentage of any state in this sector.

The city of Syracuse, New York, has exceeded its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by a wide margin, significantly reducing its carbon footprint.

New York is aiming to build a new one-gigawatt nuclear facility.

In the realm of electric vehicles, Canary Media has published several articles, including "As rooftop solar gets hammered, virtual power plants offer a way forward," "Energy bill could cost North Carolina billions in lost investments and jobs," and "EVs had a decent quarter. The next could be record-breaking."

These developments highlight the diverse and dynamic nature of the energy sector in the United States, as states continue to explore and implement various strategies to meet their energy needs while minimising environmental impact.