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USDA announces $78 million in loans to help modernize rural electric systems

The program is being touted by USDA officials as the largest investment in rural electrification since the Rural Electrification Act of 1936.

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Austin approves city utility’s climate plan including natural gas ‘peaker’ plant

At the heart of the plan is a push to reduce peak energy demand through expanded energy efficiency and demand response programs that compensate customers for reducing power consumption at critical times.

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Department of Energy offers funding efforts to advance wind energy recycling

The funding will support projects developing solutions for recycling hard-to-process materials like fiber-reinforced composites and rare earth element magnets.

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Meta seeks proposals to build up to 4 gigawatts of nuclear power

Meta's move into nuclear power reflects both the massive energy requirements of AI development and the tech industry's growing role in shaping America's energy infrastructure.

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Syracuse-area school district passes $242 million for facility upgrades

The project comes as the region prepares for significant population growth driven by Micron Technology's planned semiconductor manufacturing facility.

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Los Alamos lab partners with the University of Michigan on AI research facility

The partnership aims to enhance national security research capabilities while creating new jobs and strengthening Michigan's position in the growing AI ecosystem.

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New York to utilize $100 million for repaving highways

With extreme weather putting unprecedented stress on roads, transportation officials are racing to modernize infrastructure before deteriorating conditions impact safety.

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Utah’s ‘Operation Gigawatt’ aims to boost power production with nuclear, geothermal

Utah's population is expected to grow by 2.2 million people by 2060, while the increasing electrification of vehicles and appliances is adding strain to the grid.

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Public-private partnership looks to streamline the EV charging experience

The development marks a significant shift away from the current fragmented system where automakers and charging networks use proprietary authentication solutions and cannot communicate with each other.

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USDA invests $194 million in rural partnerships for infrastructure and workforce development

The Rural Partners Network program works to address multiple needs simultaneously through infrastructure improvements, workforce development and clean energy projects.

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