Energy Department’s plan calls for building sector to be 65% decarbonized by 2035
Comprehensive federal strategy projects a 90% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector by 2050
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Initiative helping cities access $400 billion in federal funding for environmental projects
Kansas City, Oakland, Atlanta and Pittsburgh among 25 cities selected to the program
DOE provides $34 million to advance renewable energy integration
Projects will advance tools that enable developers to more easily use and integrate renewable energy resources
DOE to spend $22 million to improve renewable energy facilities
Six state-based projects will get $10 million through DOE’s Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) Program
DOE grants will support integrating clean energy sources into grid
Program benefits projects that create software tools that simulate the effects of solar energy, wind energy and energy storage systems
New technologies could substantially increase geothermal energy production, report says
Enhanced and closed-loop systems expand geothermal potential to areas previously unsuitable for conventional projects, DOE report says
Large offshore wind project completed off New York coast
All turbines of South Fork Wind have been completed and project is delivering energy to the Long Island electric grid, officials say
Forest Service investing $20 million in climate mitigation
Program will help Native American governments and organizations address climate crisis, strengthen local economies, support Indigenous Knowledge and reduce barriers restricting land management
Illinois making grants available for solar projects
Funds available through program that helps facilitate community projects in historically disadvantaged areas
Initiative supports underutilized renewable energy tech for farmers
Department of Energy and USDA teaming up to help farmers leverage small-scale renewable energy sources and energy-efficiency projects
