EPA grants $7 billion for solar energy accessibility
Selectees will help mobilize solar energy for more than 900,000 houses by creating or further developing low-income solar programs
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Kentucky, Mississippi and Missouri tackling legacy pollution, orphaned wells
Plans include screening for groundwater and surface water impacts and prioritizing wells near disadvantaged and underserved communities
Penn State researchers modeling future electric-grid reliability, efficiency
Research part of a federal effort to improve electrical grid reliability by integrating batteries and renewables into wholesale electricity markets
$78 million will support energy development in ‘historically underserved’ communities
Money will flow across 12 states and 13 Tribal nations for battery storage, electric grid improvements, renewable power sources and energy efficiency upgrades
DOE turns to AI to help accelerate clean energy transition
Agency also researching potential benefits for electric grid stability, while studying the energy demand from AI data centers
Offshore wind auctions proposed off coasts of New England, Oregon
Proposed Sale Notices are part of agency’s five-year initiative to identify viable utility-scale projects
NOAA funding projects to shore up coastal habitats
Funds will create 30 coastal restoration projects to help ecosystems thrive and that mitigate the effects of climate change
FWS announces millions to mitigate climate change
Funds will support nature-based processes to enhance climate adaptation and resilience
DOE cuts regulations, invests $400 million to encourage green energy projects
Agency also said it was cutting regulatory hurdles for energy storage, transmission and solar projects
Offshore wind lease schedule through 2028 shows potential for industry growth
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will open 12 offshore wind energy lease sales over the next five years
