New Mexico directs more than 90% of solar grants to rural communities
New Mexico has awarded $19.3 million through its Local Solar Access Fund, supporting 34 grants.
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Missouri energy plan prioritizes power generation, nuclear development
Missouri's 2026 State Energy Plan outlines strategies for nuclear development, in-state power generation and grid reliability.
Virginia targets grid modernization, distributed energy in new plan
Virginia's 2026 energy plan outlines grid upgrades, new generation, storage and more to address rising electricity demand.
$249.2M transmission project planned for Minnesota, North Dakota
A $249.2 million transmission project would add a second 345-kilovolt circuit between Minnesota and North Dakota.
$7B Solar for All program gets new life after federal court rulings
Federal judges have vacated EPA's termination of the $7 billion Solar for All program.
DOE targets space solar manufacturing with R&D program
The Energy Department is offering funding for space photovoltaic R&D.
$5.25B in grid projects target transmission capacity across 26 states
DOE plans $1.9 billion for 31 grid projects across 26 states, expected to make more than 23 GW available.
DOE selects 21 geothermal projects for up to $99M
DOE selected 21 geothermal projects for negotiations for up to $99 million for exploration drilling and enhanced field tests.
EPA finalizes partial repeal of fossil fuel power plant standards
EPA partially repealed its 2024 power plant greenhouse gas standards for fossil fuel power plants.
New DOE center will connect geothermal industry, national labs
DOE established a Geothermal Center of Excellence to connect industry with national laboratories.
