BOEM requests competitive interest in Gulf of Mexico offshore wind leases
Request covers two areas off the southeast coast of Texas, totaling 142,352 acres, previously identified as potential sites
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DOE invests $33 million for solar-thermal innovations
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is turning up the heat on industrial decarbonization, announcing $33 million in funding for nine projects across seven states. This cash infusion will help reduce the emissions from industrial sources and pilot the implementation of concentrating
EPA awards $4.3 billion in grants to tackle climate change problems
Applications selected for Climate Pollution Reduction Grants will fund projects in 30 states that target reducing greenhouse gas pollution
Despite choppy waters, California charts course for offshore wind
California Energy Commission recently released strategic plan detailing the state's roadmap to achieve its offshore wind energy production goal
N.J. offshore wind project approved; more lease sales coming in August
Atlantic Shores South project is expected to raise the total amount of clean energy from offshore wind projects in the U.S. to more than 13 gigawatts
Maryland, federal agency to study more offshore wind opportunities
Under MOU, state officials and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will work to find suitable sites for leases
New Mexico receives $156 million to increase clean energy grid power, resilience
State will use award to expand current community solar program to include isolated and off-grid residents and improve grid resiliency
New Jersey to use $156 million to bring solar to underserved communities
Initiatives will prioritize community solar, multifamily solar, residential solar and technical assistance and workforce development
Environmental review complete for offshore wind research lease in the Gulf of Maine
Move marks a significant step toward developing floating offshore wind technology in the region
Energy Department investing in domestic solar manufacturing
Funds will go toward “building an American-made solar supply chain that boosts innovation, drives down costs for families, and delivers jobs across the nation"
