The share of hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles across the U.S. declined to 18 percent of total new light duty vehicle sales in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2024 compared to 18.8 percent in the last quarter of 2023, according to a May 14 report published by the…...
According to a report published on May 8 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration there were fewer interruptions to mount new utility scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in 2023 compared to 2022. Solar developers postponed the scheduled start date for an average of 19 percent of planned solar capacity compared with an average of 23…...
The U.S. Energy Department on May 9 released an initial list of ten potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs) aimed at accelerating transmission project expansions in areas with urgent needs for expanded capacity. These corridors, spanning nine regions identified in the department’s National Transmission Needs Study, hold significant promise for advancing transmission to meet…...
The Biden administration continues to advance policies and programs to catalyze offshore wind deployment to achieve the goal of deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030…Read the full report …...
The Biden administration continues to advance policies and programs to catalyze offshore wind deployment to achieve the goal of deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030 and 15 GW of floating offshore wind energy capacity by 2035. States are also expediting offshore wind procurement efforts to align with ambitious deployment goals.
The U.S. Interior Department on April 30 announced proposals for offshore wind energy auctions in the Gulf of Maine and offshore Oregon that have the potential to generate more than 18 gigawatts of wind energy and power over six million homes. The Gulf of Maine auction would include eight lease areas off the coasts of…...
The U.S. electric grid is undergoing a significant transformation, with renewable energy sources accounting for an increasing share of the nation’s electricity supply. To support this transition, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and various state regulatory commissions have recently announced a series of initiatives aimed at…Read the full report …...
The Biden administration has been resolute in its efforts to integrate environmental justice and equity into agency operations. From launching the Environmental Justice Scorecard to allocating billions of dollars in funding for…Read the full report …...
The Biden administration has been resolute in its efforts to integrate environmental justice and equity into agency operations. From launching the Environmental Justice Scorecard to allocating billions of dollars in funding for clean energy and climate projects, the administration has made notable progress.