Department of Energy investing $1.5 billion in new transmission lines
Transmission capacity has become one of the biggest bottlenecks in transitioning the grid fully toward clean energy.
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DOE launches five-year consortium to advance geothermal research, projects
The GEODE initiative pulls from the expertise of the oil and gas sector to expand geothermal energy deployment, innovate cutting-edge technologies and impact the future of renewable energy.
White House outlines strategy for managing electricity needs for AI data centers
According to the Electric Power Research Institute, data centers could consume up to 9% of U.S. electricity generation annually by 2030, up from 4% in 2023.
Gulf of Maine offshore wind lease scheduled for October
The leases are in regions near Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine that could produce about 13 gigawatts of clean energy, enough to power more than 4.5 million homes.
EPA granting $300 million to tribal, territorial climate change projects
These projects will focus on electric power, transportation, waste and material management, infrastructure, agriculture and natural and working lands.
DOE awarding $31 million for clean energy projects in smaller communities
The selected communities will focus on projects such as building efficiency and electrification, clean transportation, energy infrastructure improvements, microgrid development, renewable energy and job training.
Fast-growing cities have high demand for private sector contracting partners
A population surge in the U.S. is increasing the demand for enhancing or expanding basic infrastructure.
USDA lending $80 million for renewable energy projects in rural Nevada
Projects seeks to increase resilience in emergencies, lower energy costs for residents and businesses, and provide employment opportunities in rural areas
DOE publishes RFI for development of renewable superhot geothermal energy technologies
While geothermal systems have been essential electricity providers, their development has lagged behind other sources of renewable energies such as wind and solar.
Austin school district receives $15 million for rooftop solar, efficiency upgrades
The plan includes installing rooftop solar panels at 14 locations along with building automation controls for heating and air conditioning.
