Recognizing the crucial role of energy efficiency in enabling an affordable energy transition, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled the first federal blueprint for decarbonizing the buildings sector including goals to reduce on-site energy use intensity … Read the full report …...
Recognizing the crucial role of energy efficiency in enabling an affordable energy transition, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled the first federal blueprint for decarbonizing the buildings sector including goals to reduce on-site energy use intensity in buildings. Additionally, multiple states have pledged to accelerate the shift to zero-emission residential buildings, highlighting the growing importance of energy-efficient solutions in achieving broader energy and climate objectives.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 4 announced the recipients of $20 billion in grant awards under two programs within the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, or GGRF, established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. These grants will facilitate the establishment of a national financing network for clean energy and climate solutions across…...
The U.S. Energy Department on April 3 unveiled new Better Building Initiatives aimed at helping organizations across various sectors of the economy enhance energy efficiency, cut costs, and reduce emissions. One of the notable initiatives is the Better Buildings Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator, which will facilitate the production of advanced, life cycle cost-effective heat…...
The U.S. Energy Department announced the selection of more than 100 projects to receive $4 billion in advanced energy tax credits funded by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act to accelerate clean energy manufacturing and reduce industrial emissions. The projects, selected under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit, or 48C, program, span across 35 states…...
There is a growing focus on enhancing oversight, transparency, and stakeholder engagement in the integrated resource planning process for electric utilities across various states. The pursuit for a low-carbon future is driving the need for innovative policy initiatives to maximize…Read the full report…...
The U.S. Energy Department on March 25 announced up to $22 million in investment to enhance the siting and permitting process for the development of large-scale renewable energy facilities across six states. The Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning, or R-STEP, program will distribute $10 million among six projects based in Indiana, Iowa,…...
Recent policy developments in the U.S. nuclear power industry indicate a growing recognition of the carbon-free nature of nuclear energy to support the energy transition. With Congress considering nuclear energy reforms, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposing rules for…Read the full report…...
Recent policy developments in the U.S. nuclear power industry indicate a growing recognition of the carbon-free nature of nuclear energy to support the energy transition. With Congress considering nuclear energy reforms, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposing rules for advanced reactor licensing, and state legislatures exploring the benefits of small modular technologies, the landscape of nuclear energy technologies is poised for change.