DOE, USDA investing $2.8 billion to bring nuclear power plant back online
The Palisades project is expected to provide access to clean power for 800,000 homes through at least 2051.
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California receives $500 million to decarbonize freight sector
The funding will support district initiatives to expand electric vehicle infrastructure, transition its fleet to zero-emission vehicles and reduce air pollution
Drones to help locate defunct oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania for plugging, cleanup
The drone will be equipped with sensors and fly 100 feet above the ground, collecting magnetic and methane data, without capturing any personal information like photos or videos.
Nebraska to receive $307 million to expand clean energy, reduce air pollution
The state will install solar arrays at water and wastewater treatment facilities, reducing energy costs and generation of electricity using fossil fuels in rural communities.
DOE dipping toes into development of wave energy with $112.5 million investment
Harnessing just a small part of this energy could greatly help meet U.S. energy demands, including grid electricity, offshore operations and rural or remote communities, which often depend on costly fossil-fuel deliveries.
DOE announcing $3 billion in funding for domestic battery production and recycling
This funding will retrofit, expand and establish new facilities for battery-grade processed critical minerals and components, battery manufacturing and recycling.
$3 billion in loans available for dam improvement
America's aging water infrastructure is in need of repair, with many dams and water systems across the country nearing or exceeding their intended lifespans.
Millions being allocated to plug orphaned oil and gas wells on tribal lands
Orphaned oil and gas wells pose an ongoing environmental threat, potentially contaminating groundwater, leaking toxic chemicals and polluting drinking water sources.
DOE opens $52.5 million competition to innovate carbon dioxide removal technologies
The program is split into four phases: Concept, Engineer, Permit, Operate. Participating teams may win up to $12 million as they achieve design, development and deployment milestones.
New Mexico’s solar infrastructure getting boost from federal Solar For All grants
The grants will support developing solar energy systems in New Mexico’s low-income households, saving families thousands in energy costs while improving air quality
