Puget Sound Energy, Avista Implement COVID-19 Bill Assistance Programs for Washington Customers

U.S. Energy Department Unveils Tools to Simplify Energy-Saving Appliance Installations

The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 30 released new resources to assist U.S. households and home energy efficiency contractors comprehend how to meet the requirements for funding in federal tax credits, made available by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, for home energy enhancements. The resources incorporate a Tax Credit Product Lookup Tool to assist determine…...

Trump Moves to Remove Restrictions on Higher Ethanol Fuels, Boost for Corn Ethanol Industry

California Announces Deal with Major Airlines to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Consumption

The California Air Resources Board on Oct. 30 signed a deal with Airlines for America (A4A) to significantly increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, for Californian flights. The historic agreement between the two organizations will work towards California’s goal to ramp up the supply of SAF to 200 million gallons by 2035,…...

FERC Approves Rules to Mitigate Cyber Threats Related to Supply Chain for Grid Systems

U.S. Energy Department Announces Efforts to Advance Trustworthy Usage of AI

The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 30 highlighted its efforts to ensure trustworthy development of artificial intelligence, or AI. A memorandum of understanding signed earlier this year with the U.S. Commerce Department facilitates collaboration on safety research, development, testing, analysis and examination of innovative AI systems and models. On Oct. 24, the Biden Administration issued…...

Idaho Regulator Reviews Avista’s $23 Million Energy Efficiency Portfolio

New Jersey Board Approves $3.75 Billion for Utilities’ Energy Efficiency Initiatives

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Oct. 31 approved the Triennium 2, or T2,  energy efficiency programs to reduce utility costs for residential gas and electric customers. The state’s seven gas and electric utility companies will implement the T2 programs from Jan. 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with a collective budget of…...