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To meet AI energy needs, big tech chooses the nuclear option

The investments by Google, Amazon and Microsoft come alongside the rapid development of artificial intelligence that has dramatically increased tech companies' energy demands.

October 30, 2024

DOE announces $2 billion in grid hardening, resilience funding through GRIP Program

The $2 billion funding, provided through the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program, is expected to enable over 7.5 gigawatts of additional grid capacity.

October 29, 2024

New York signs off on 26 projects to advance innovative clean energy technologies

The innovation projects will play critical roles in preparing New York for a clean energy, fossil fuel-independent future.

October 29, 2024

$400 million in grants available for rural energy improvements

These funds can be used to support projects that range from upgrading transmission and distribution lines to developing microgrids.

October 28, 2024

Minnesota PUC approves two projects for 200-mile regional transmission system

Minnesota is the first state to approve a 200-mile regional transmission line that will provide thousands of residents with access to renewable energy, reliable electricity and fewer transmission losses.

October 28, 2024

Solar and battery storage project in Puerto Rico receives $861 million loan

This investment marks a significant step in the island's transition to clean, reliable energy and its recovery from recent hurricanes that battered the island’s grid

October 25, 2024

DOE allocating $600 million to harden electrical infrastructure in communities affected by hurricanes

The funding will allow recipients to enhance grid flexibility and power system resilience in light of extreme weather events and climate change’s growing threat.

October 24, 2024

New York state awarding $60 million in grants for green infrastructure projects

The funding is being made available for projects that will combat the effects of climate change, with a focus on flood-prone and disadvantaged communities.

October 24, 2024

DOE seeking input on advancing a more sustainable circular economy

The current economic system mostly follows a linear approach: resources are taken from the earth, turned into products, used and then discarded.

October 24, 2024

Kansas allocating millions in state and federal funding to boost energy grid resiliency

The funding for the projects comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Kansas Infrastructure Hub and Build Kansas Fund.

October 23, 2024

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