Week Ahead: EPA’s Power Plant Emission Standards, CT’s Clean Energy Solicitation, SC Discusses EV Rate Design
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U.S. Energy Department Invests About $453 Million to Deploy Solar and Battery Storage in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Energy Department on July 31 announced a significant initiative, making available up to $453.5 million from the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund to accelerate the adoption of residential rooftop solar PV and battery storage systems throughout the region. The funding is part of a $1 billion effort focused on the island’s most vulnerable…...
U.S. Energy Department Invests $33 Million to Strengthen Research Capabilities in Underserved Regions
The U.S. Energy Department on July 26 announced $33 million to fund 14 clean-energy research projects, aiming to rectify the historical imbalance in federal scientific funding across the country. The diverse projects aim to cover crucial areas such as grid integration, renewable energy such as solar and wind energy, and advanced manufacturing. By promoting equitable…...
California Grid Operator Reports Ten-Fold Growth in Battery Storage Capacity Since 2020
The California Independent System Operator on July 11 announced that total battery storage capacity on the grid increased to 5,600 megawatts from about 500 megawatts just three years ago. This ten-fold growth since 2020 enhances reliability as the state progresses towards the goal of achieving 100 percent clean electricity by 2045. Based on an average…...
U.S. Energy Department Allots $72 Million to 296 Projects for Clean Energy Technological Breakthroughs
The U.S. Energy Department has announced $72 million to small-scale businesses for scientific projects related to clean energy and climate change. In total, 296 projects will receive funding across 44 states encompassing a wide range of focus areas, including renewable energy, nuclear energy, cybersecurity, advanced materials and manufacturing, microelectronics, and artificial intelligence. This investment will…...
Visual Primer: U.S. States Broaden Regulatory Efforts to Facilitate Energy Storage Installations
Heightened activity around energy storage reflects the growing importance of the technology to meet clean energy goals. Increasing levels of renewable energy, electrification of buildings and transportation, as well as… Read the full report …...