University of Arizona leading DOE study on underground carbon storage
The feasibility study is looking at storing the carbon in the deep beneath the desert about 60 miles west of Phoenix.
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DOE seeking input on advancing a more sustainable circular economy
The current economic system mostly follows a linear approach: resources are taken from the earth, turned into products, used and then discarded.
Public input sought on $6 billion Pacific Northwest interstate bridge project
Experts say the existing 100-year-old bridge that runs over the Columbia River would not survive an earthquake.
11 Washington ports receive $26.5 million to electrify operations
These are the first recipients from the Port Electrification Grant Program, funded through Washington's Climate Commitment Act.
Sonoma County to invest $28.2 million to reduce energy, water use at government buildings
Projects include building a 1.8 megawatt solar energy system at the County Administration Center campus
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
Cleveland-area port improvements get $32 million boost
Facility's 50-year-old Warehouse A can’t accommodate the evolving technology the port needs for successful operations
Massachusetts offshore wind farm delivers first power to grid
Once fully built out, Vineyard Wind will have 62 turbines spaced 1 nautical mile apart. The first five will be fully operational in early 2024
DOE grants to help states update building energy codes
Up to $530 million in technical assistance competitive grants intended to help local governments defray costs of adopting most recent model code guidelines
High-speed rail projects in California, Nevada get $6.1 billion boost
California High-Speed Rail Authority receives a $3.1 billion grant to accelerate line through state’s Central Valley; privately owned initiative to connect Las Vegas, L.A. receives $3.1 billion
