USDA releases frozen rural energy funds with new guidelines
Some programs, including those currently funded, may need to align with new goals set by the Trump administration.
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Texas leaders establish public-private coalition to strengthen the state’s power grid
The TRC was established to find sustainable solutions to strengthen the state’s grid and bolster its resiliency in the face of foreseeable risks.
Energy storage innovation takes center stage at Houston summit
A Study for the DOE Energy Storage Systems Program put the 10-year economic value of energy storage in the U.S. at $228 billion.
Energy investments needed to fuel next-gen data infrastructure
Electricity consumption from data centers is projected to rise from 5% to over 16% of total U.S. electricity use by 2033.
Memphis utility requests proposals for $200M renewable energy initiative
The city announced a Request for Proposals for 100 megawatts of solar generation paired with 80 megawatts of utility-scale battery storage capacity.
EPA announces major deregulation push for energy and auto sectors
The agency said the goal is to boost domestic energy production, spark the automotive industry and lower the cost of living.
California plan aligns transportation funding with climate initiatives
The plan calls for a 25% reduction in vehicle miles traveled by 2035 — a target that will require sustained effort beyond current initiatives.
Auburn University secures $11.4M for groundbreaking radiation testing facility
The facility will be the only university-led radiation hardening facility in the U.S., designed to test military technology’s reliability in space.
New study positions Indiana at forefront of small modular reactor development
With new data centers and manufacturing facilities, Indiana faces mounting pressure to develop reliable, carbon-free power generation.
New York to fund $150M in clean energy upgrades at state colleges
The new funding, from the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, would replace existing, low-efficiency energy systems.
