Maryland, federal agency to study more offshore wind opportunities
Under MOU, state officials and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will work to find suitable sites for leases
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DOE awards $45 million to kickstart private energy-efficiency financing
Program lets states and territories offer loans and grants for audits, upgrades and retrofits that boost energy efficiency
Washington DOT transitioning ferry system to fully electric
Agency moving forward with plans to convert fleet to exclusively use hybrid-electric ferries by 2040
Department of Energy releases definition of zero-emissions building
National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building provides a framework for federal agencies and private sector partners to work toward clean energy
Arkansas, Louisiana receive $30.6 million to plug orphaned wells
Louisiana will receive $25 million to plug and reclaim around 540 orphaned oil and gas wells. Arkansas will use $5.6 million for similar work across 274 sites
New Mexico receives $156 million to increase clean energy grid power, resilience
State will use award to expand current community solar program to include isolated and off-grid residents and improve grid resiliency
New Jersey to use $156 million to bring solar to underserved communities
Initiatives will prioritize community solar, multifamily solar, residential solar and technical assistance and workforce development
Environmental review complete for offshore wind research lease in the Gulf of Maine
Move marks a significant step toward developing floating offshore wind technology in the region
Studies at two major airports seek to bring hydrogen-powered flight by 2035
Company working with fuel companies, airlines and airports on “research into infrastructure requirements and low-carbon airport operations'
EPA recognizes 2023’s top energy efficient buildings
Los Angeles leads nation with almost 900 energy efficient buildings, Washington, D.C,; New York; Atlanta and San Francisco round out top 5
