The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 16 announced a conditional commitment for a direct loan of up to $670.6 million to Aspen Aerogels Georgia LLC to manufacture thermal barriers used as a protective layer within electric vehicle batteries. The loan would support the development of a manufacturing site in Georgia to produce Aspen’s PyroThin® aerogel…...
The Biden administration has taken significant action to foster renewable energy development on federal lands to support the clean energy transition. Recent actions include efforts to expand solar energy development across 11 western states and streamline federal permitting processes, underscoring the administration's commitment to achieving a carbon-free grid by 2035.
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Oct. 10 approved a settlement allowing Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. to increase its rates by $6.6 million. This is the utility’s first electric rate case since it was authorized to serve customers in December 2016. The amount approved is over 40 percent less than the utility’s initial request…....
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Oct. 8 announced that Caltrans will award $206 million for 149 clean transportation projects to support bus and rail services in disadvantaged communities, which are disproportionately impacted by pollution. With this, the state’s investment in these projects over the last decade surpasses $1 billion. The awards are made through the…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Sept. 20 announced over $3 billion in funding for 25 projects across 14 states aimed at strengthening domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials. This initiative will focus on retrofitting, expanding, and building new facilities for processing critical minerals, manufacturing battery components, and recycling. The selected projects reflect the…...
The U.S. is accelerating its transition to clean transportation through substantial investments to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging network and support…Read the full report…...
The U.S. is accelerating its transition to clean transportation through substantial investments to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging network and support domestic production capabilities for EVs and their components.