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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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 awarding $365 million for solar energy projects across Puerto Rico
Puerto-Rican-based deployment teams will install solar energy technology and advanced battery storage systems in communities affected by recent natural disasters.
Meta seeks proposals to build up to 4 gigawatts of nuclear power
Meta's move into nuclear power reflects both the massive energy requirements of AI development and the tech industry's growing role in shaping America's energy infrastructure.
Offshore wind and marine energy innovations being researched at multiple universities
The initiatives are centered around marine energy and floating offshore wind.
Michigan to invest $129 million in electricity sector decarbonization, renewable energy
Michigan will use the funding to launch the Renewables Ready Communities program, advancing the state’s efforts to achieve 60% renewable energy by 2030.
$475 million awarded to ports for expanding hydrogen-based zero-emissions technology
The port projects awarded this funding will engage in several hydrogen-based initiatives to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
USDA allocating $239 million to increase biofuel access
Biofuels are made from organic materials, called biomass. The two most common biofuels used today are ethanol and biodiesel.
DOE awarding $428 million to fund clean energy projects in coal communities
The projects, located in communities with de-commissioned coal facilities, were selected to address critical energy supply chain vulnerabilities.
US ports receiving $3 billion for zero-emissions equipment and infrastructure upgrades
Port operations can be a significant source of pollution, and these investments are meant to ensure that these crucial economic gateways do not make climate change worse.
