New Department of Energy directive shifts priorities toward energy expansion
The secretary's order centers on increasing energy production while reducing costs for consumers and businesses.
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USDA announces $78 million in loans to help modernize rural electric systems
The program is being touted by USDA officials as the largest investment in rural electrification since the Rural Electrification Act of 1936.
San Francisco’s BART receives $544 million loan for railcar upgrades
The new BART railcars are part of a $2.2 billion expansion and upgrade of the entire system, which serves 48 million passengers annually.
DOE invests $366 million for clean energy in rural areas
Projects include ensuring stable power for a health center, investing in hydroelectricity and bringing solar and battery systems
