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
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Study sheds light on best use for hydrogen as fuel source
Although producing green hydrogen has significant inefficiencies, it should be used strategically for ground, air, marine transportation, researchers say
Clean energy projects escalate with billions in funding support
EPA has announced another $4 billion in funding through its Climate Pollution Reduction Program, earmarked for 25 selected initiatives in 30 states
DOE publishes RFI for renewable propane production technologies
Agency will use feedback to gauge how viable propane is for sustainable aviation fuels, other products
New York seeks developers to convert former prison into housing
Projects align with the Prison Redevelopment Commission Report’s recommendations to redevelop closed prisons into projects that foster new housing, jobs and economic activity
$14 million going to create network of battery recycling sites
Project seeks to transform how Americans dispose of their spent batteries, from AA and AAA batteries to defunct power packs
N.J. offshore wind project approved; more lease sales coming in August
Atlantic Shores South project is expected to raise the total amount of clean energy from offshore wind projects in the U.S. to more than 13 gigawatts
Four energy-technology initiatives receive federal funding
Projects span from using aerogels and thermal batteries for energy efficiency to decarbonizing cement
DOE cybersecurity principles seek to fortify energy supply chain
Principles provide framework to strengthen technologies used to manage and operate electric grids, renewable energy, oil, and natural gas systems
Maryland, federal agency to study more offshore wind opportunities
Under MOU, state officials and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will work to find suitable sites for leases
