Bill would connect Texas to neighboring power grids
Bill proponents say the disaster wrought by 2021 winter storm could have been largely avoided
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Pilot projects will advance geothermal energy delivery
Facilities will demonstrate a variety of development techniques to capture the earth’s heat resources and convert it to affordable, reliable electricity
195,000 acres on Oregon coast designated for offshore wind energy
If the areas are fully developed, floating offshore wind could generate 2.4 gigawatts (GW) of energy production
$190 million will strengthen Hawaii’s electric grid
Utility will use $95 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to upgrade its transmission and distribution network
Feds making $1 billion available to reduce methane emissions
Grants will be awarded through the Methane Emissions Reduction Program as part of an ongoing effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions nationwide
Energy Department makes $1.2 billion for large-scale transmission lines
DOE opens RFPs to use “capacity contracts” that will commit the department to purchase up to 50% of the maximum capacity of a line
Tidal, river-current energy projects receive federal funds
Funds will support efforts to transition local communities to clean energy
DOE awards almost $72 million for hydroelectric projects across the U.S.
Funds will help expand hydropower fleets, improving and upgrading the facilities’ turbines, generators and conveyance structures to increase generation efficiency
New York offering $100 million to support green energy upgrades for schools
Program is part of an ongoing effort to create healthier learning environments and improve air quality by decarbonizing school buildings
$426 million allocated for West Coast offshore wind terminal
Terminal will act as a multi-purpose port facility to manufacture, build and operate offshore wind power projects on the West Coast
