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U.S. Energy Department Announces $40 Million to Strengthen Domestic Solar Supply Chain

The U.S. Energy Department has announced $40 million to bolster solar manufacturing, expand photovoltaic recycling, and foster new markets for solar technologies. The investments include the selection of four projects to receive $16 million, including $8 million from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to enhance the lifespan of PV solar systems. The chosen…...

Illinois Commission Launches Investigation into Value of Distributed Generation

California’s Updated Building Standards Could Save $4.8 Billion in Energy Costs

The California Energy Commission on Sep.11 adopted the 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for new and renovated buildings as well as certain existing buildings. The updates include requirements for heat pumps and electric-ready buildings and stricter ventilation standards for improving air quality. The commission estimates that the new building energy standard will lead to cost…...

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U.S. Interior Announces Approval of Transmission and Solar Projects in Nevada

The U.S. Interior Department on Sept. 9 announced the expansion of a number of clean energy projects across Nevada. The announcement follows newly released data which show the steps taken by the Biden administration thus far to enhance and speed up the federal permitting processes are assisting in executing more projects with enhanced efficiency. The…...

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Puerto Rico to Install Up to 3,000 Solar and Battery Systems on Low-Income Homes by Year-End: DOE

With the help of the U.S. Energy Department, Puerto Rico has completed installation of the first in a series of thousands of solar and battery systems on low-income residences across the island, according to a Sept. 9 press release from the department’s National Energy Technology Laboratory. By the end of 2024, the department estimates installing…...

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

EPA Announces $300 Million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants for Tribes and U.S. Territories

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Sept. 5 announced the selection of 34 projects that will receive $300 million in federal funding to tackle climate issues in Tribal nations and a U.S. territory. The funding is part of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants, or CPRG, program established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act to fund…...

U.S. Department of Energy Establishes Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations

U.S. Energy Department Announces Electricity Demand Growth Resource Hub

The U.S. Energy Department has released a resource hub providing a suite of tools to support private and public stakeholders in fulfilling increasing electricity demand, while maintaining grid reliability, security, and affordability. Electricity demand is expected to increase significantly over the next decade driven by the domestic manufacturing sector, growing electrification, the increase in artificial…...

NY Green Bank Commitments Exceed $900 Million, Driving $2.4 Billion in Clean Energy Investments

California Establishes Centralized Strategy to Procure 10.6 Gigawatts of Clean Energy

The California Public Utilities Commission on Aug. 22 issued a decision establishing a novel centralized strategy to procure clean energy and accelerate the state’s efforts to achieve emissions reduction targets for 2045 and beyond. The decision, which determines the need for centralized procurement of long lead-time resources, intends to streamline the process of securing diverse…...