U.S. States Ramp Up Efforts to Modernize Distributed Solar Programs
States across the U.S. are taking significant steps to improve distributed solar programs. These initiatives aim to…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: U.S. States Ramp Up Efforts to Modernize Distributed Solar Programs
States across the U.S. are taking significant steps to improve distributed solar programs. These initiatives aim to ease access, streamline operations, and address customer needs while supporting broader clean energy goals.
District of Columbia Initiates Integrated Distribution System Planning Proceeding for Electric Utilities
The District of Columbia Public Service Commission on Dec. 4 launched a proceeding to initiate an Integrated Distribution System Planning, or IDSP, process to proactively prepare the electric grid to support the demands of the clean energy transition and integrate distributed energy resources such as solar power and energy storage. The commission issued a draft…...
U.S. Agriculture Department Announces $194 Million for Economic Development and Clean Energy Projects in Rural Communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Dec. 4 announced $194 million in grants and loans through its Rural Partners Network, or RPN, to fund family farms, small businesses, infrastructure and clean energy in underserved rural and tribal communities across 14 states and Puerto Rico. The projects will help these communities address immediate challenges and facilitate…...
U.S. Energy Department Closes $303.5 Million Loan Guarantee to Eos Energy Enterprises to Develop Long-Duration Batteries
The U.S. Energy Department on Dec. 3 announced the closing of a $303.5 million loan guarantee to EoS Energy Enterprises to fund the construction of two innovative and efficient production lines that will be capable of producing enough stationary batteries to fulfil the yearly electricity requirements of around 130,000 households. The financing will help Eos…...
U.S. Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Sales Reach Record High in Q3 2024: EIA
U.S. sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles rose from 19.1 percent of total new light duty vehicles sales in the second quarter of this year to a record 21.1 percent in the third quarter, according to a Dec.4 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in electric vehicle sales…...
U.S. Interior Approves Construction and Operations Plan for Maryland Offshore Wind Project
The U.S. Interior Department on Dec. 3 approved US Wind’s construction and operation plan for its proposed Maryland Offshore Wind project. The project, situated nearly 8.7 nautical miles from the Maryland coast and around 9 nautical miles from Delaware’s Sussex County, could generate up to 2 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy and power over 700,000…...
U.S. East Coast Utilizes Small but Increasing Volumes of Renewable Diesel: EIA
In 2024, the U.S. East Coast emerged as a consistent destination for small renewable diesel shipments, driven by initiatives from a few suppliers and local governments offering or consuming the fuel, according to a Dec. 3 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. As there is no renewable diesel production across the East Coast,…...
U.S. Interior Outlines Environmental Measures for Offshore Wind Projects in the New York Bight
BOEM issued a Record of Decision identifying environmental measures for future offshore wind development in six lease areas offshore New York and New Jersey, in the area called New York Bight. Wind projects in these areas, which span 488,000 acres, could produce up to 7 gigawatts of wind energy capable of powering up to two…...
U.S. Energy Department Announces $7.5 Billion Conditional Commitment for EV Battery Factories in Indiana
The U.S. Energy Department on Dec. 2 announced a conditional commitment for a $7.54 billion loan to StarPlus Energy to construct two lithium-ion electric vehicle battery manufacturing facilities in Kokomo, Indiana. Once operational, the annual manufacturing capacity of the sites would reach 67 GWh, which could power 670,000 EVs. The department estimates these electric vehicles…...
Washington’s Climate Act Revenues Invested Nearly $500 Million in 2023-2024 for Projects Statewide
The Washington Department of Ecology released a new report detailing the distribution of $472 million of 2021 Climate Commitment Act investments among 37 state agencies. The agencies used the funds to support projects such as habitat restoration, clean energy, and energy bill assistance from Jul. 1, 2023, to Jun. 30, 2024. These projects have the…...