EPA announcing $965 million in rebates for Clean School Bus Program
The program offers rebates to applicants that replace existing gas-powered school buses with clean, zero-emissions models.
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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.
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.
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
Gulf of Maine offshore wind lease scheduled for October
The leases are in regions near Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine that could produce about 13 gigawatts of clean energy, enough to power more than 4.5 million homes.
New Jersey using $156 million EPA grant to develop Solar for All program
The state's goal for New Jersey's Solar for All program to accelerate the energy transition in underserved communities.
Oregon’s first offshore wind lease auction happening in October
The two areas being auctioned have the potential to produce over 3.1 gigawatts of clean, renewable energy, which is enough to power around 1 million homes.
USDA lending $80 million for renewable energy projects in rural Nevada
Projects seeks to increase resilience in emergencies, lower energy costs for residents and businesses, and provide employment opportunities in rural areas
DOE publishes RFI for development of renewable superhot geothermal energy technologies
While geothermal systems have been essential electricity providers, their development has lagged behind other sources of renewable energies such as wind and solar.
Austin school district receives $15 million for rooftop solar, efficiency upgrades
The plan includes installing rooftop solar panels at 14 locations along with building automation controls for heating and air conditioning.
