President Biden Commits U.S. to Achieve 50 Percent Emissions Reductions in 2030

President Biden’s Budget Requests $51 Billion for Energy Department Initiatives

President Joe Biden’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 includes $51 billion in discretionary funds for the U.S. Energy Department, a 7.5 percent increase from the 2023 level. The proposal reinforces the administration’s commitment to tackle climate, energy, environmental, and nuclear security challenges. With a focus on combating climate change and promoting economic growth, the…

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U.S. Energy Department Announces $366 Million to Support Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Areas

The U.S. Energy Department on Feb. 27 announced over $366 million for 17 projects in rural and remote areas across 20 states, benefiting 30 Tribal Nations and communities. The projects are a part of  the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas, or ERA, program. This funding, supported by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs…...

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Solar and Battery Storage to Account for Over 80 Percent of New Electric Generating Capacity This Year: EIA

The U.S. is expected to add 62.8 gigawatts of new utility scale power generating capacity in 2024, up 55 percent compared to 2023, which saw capacity increase by 40.4 GW, according to a Feb. 15 report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Solar and battery storage capacity are expected to account for 58 percent and…...