Offshore wind and marine energy innovations being researched at multiple universities
The initiatives are centered around marine energy and floating offshore wind.
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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.
Grid operator warns of potential power shortages in NYC starting in 2033
The report highlights several developments driving anticipated growth in peak demand over the next 10 years, such as large, high-energy-use commercial customers like data centers and chip manufacturing facilities.
Orange County, Calif., transit agency purchasing 50 new buses to meet state’s emissions rules
The shift to zero-emission technology follows the 2018 Innovative Clean Transit Rule, which requires all public transit agencies in the state to convert their bus fleets to zero-emission vehicles by 2040
Oregon DOT secures $32 million grant to procure low-carbon construction material
Oregon’s grant will be used to procure cleaner construction materials for federally funded transportation projects statewide.
Colorado launches comprehensive plan to transform transportation, cut emissions
Colorado Transportation Vision: 2035, outlines the state’s coordinated effort to protect public health and the environment by developing public transit programs and upgrading travel infrastructure.
DOE allocates $30 million for AI to accelerate renewable grid ties
This program will modernize the application process for interconnection, helping to drastically cut down the time needed to review, approve and connect new energy projects across the nation.
Massport to spend $60 million on ship-to-shore power project for cruise ships
Massport has expanded its cruise and cargo ship operations over the last decade, steadily booking bigger vessels—and more of them
Wisconsin secures $32 million to lower emissions from road construction
Officials will collect data from pilot projects using new materials and devise ways to accelerate clean building techniques across the state.
Ohio tabs additional $58.2 million to clean up and redevelop brownfields
The funding will be used to clean up industrial, commercial and institutional brownfield sites that are abandoned, idled or underutilized.
