Renewable energy projects surge at state and local levels
Billions of dollars in new clean energy projects are launching across the U.S. with robust federal and state funding in place.
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NY offers $12M for grid enhancements to support renewables
The Grid Enhancing Technologies program will support projects to upgrade the state's aging energy transmission and distribution system.
Solar power group outlines plan to accelerate grid battery storage deployment
Experts say expanding energy storage is crucial to meeting increasing demands with clean energy.
Minnesota secures approval for $1 billion transmission infrastructure project
Once completed, the transmission line will provide reliable electricity across northern and central Minnesota.
Illinois Commerce Commission approves more than $2 billion for state electrical grid upgrades
ComEd will focus its efforts to increase grid resiliency, keeping consumers protected against severe weather caused by climate change.
Ann Arbor establishes community-owned sustainable energy utility
This optional utility will not replace the existing grid and will exclusively receive support from elective members.
Utah’s ‘Operation Gigawatt’ aims to boost power production with nuclear, geothermal
Utah's population is expected to grow by 2.2 million people by 2060, while the increasing electrification of vehicles and appliances is adding strain to the grid.
DOE allocates $70.8 million for manufacturing improvements focused on vehicles, batteries
These projects look to improve facilities for advanced vehicle production, make the recycling of batteries more efficient and help states modernize their manufacturing systems.
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.
Solar and battery storage project in Puerto Rico receives $861 million loan
This investment marks a significant step in the island's transition to clean, reliable energy and its recovery from recent hurricanes that battered the island’s grid
