U.S. approves 11th offshore wind energy project
The project is expected to generate up to 2.4 gigawatts of offshore wind energy, enough to power over 840,000 homes, for Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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EPA announces historic $1.6 billion investment in climate, environmental initiatives
These grants will advance resilient infrastructure projects around the nation and further the feds’ commitment to decarbonizing historically disadvantaged communities.
USDA announces $78 million in loans to help modernize rural electric systems
The program is being touted by USDA officials as the largest investment in rural electrification since the Rural Electrification Act of 1936.
Department of Energy issues RFI to define sustainable maritime fuel
Replacing traditional fuels with SMFs is the quickest strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector.
Ann Arbor establishes community-owned sustainable energy utility
This optional utility will not replace the existing grid and will exclusively receive support from elective members.
Austin approves city utility’s climate plan including natural gas ‘peaker’ plant
At the heart of the plan is a push to reduce peak energy demand through expanded energy efficiency and demand response programs that compensate customers for reducing power consumption at critical times.
Department of Energy offers funding efforts to advance wind energy recycling
The funding will support projects developing solutions for recycling hard-to-process materials like fiber-reinforced composites and rare earth element magnets.
DOE investing $1.3 billion in carbon capture technology projects
Projects awarded funding are expected to enhance the confidence of commercial entities in adopting carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies.
Ohio allocating additional $86 million for brownfield site cleanup
Following remediation, these properties can be redeveloped in order to revitalize neighborhoods and attract new economic development.
Florida utilities investing $873 million to upgrade rural electrical infrastructure
The funds will support design, construction and operation for transmission lines, smart grid technologies and power generation facilities.
