Alternative energy
Governor Cuomo has designated September 22-28 as Climate Week, highlighting the state’s transformational clean energy accomplishments and proactive climate preparedness efforts. On September 22, 2014, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo designated the week of September 22-28 as Climate Week to increase climate awareness and highlight New York’s ongoing efforts to meet climate challenges. Governor…...
Governor Brown has signed six bills to boost the state’s EV market, including measures to increase EV affordability for low-income groups. On September 21, 2014, at the close of the National Drive Electric Week (September 15-21) commemorating all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs), California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed six EV bills into…...
The DOE has announced three new biorefineries capable of producing more than 100 million gallons of drop-in biofuels per year to supply the military and private sector. On September 19, 2014, the Departments of Navy, Energy, and Agriculture announced the award of three biorefinery construction contracts at Nevada, Oregon, and the Gulf Coast to produce…...
SunEdison has completed a 1.8 MW solar power plant on a remediated Superfund site in New Bedford, Massachusetts. On September 19, 2014, global solar technology manufacturer SunEdison Inc. announced the completion of a 1.8 MW DC solar photovoltaic installation on the remediated Sullivan’s Ledge landfill site – and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund site –…...
NYC has committed to reduce emissions to 80 percent below 2005 levels by 2050, beginning with a comprehensive plan to retrofit all public buildings by 2025 and set target reductions and mandates for private buildings. On September 21, 2014, New York City (NYC) Mayor de Blasio announced a new goal of reducing emissions to 80…...
New executive actions and initiatives to advance solar and energy efficiency projects include military-veterans solar job training, $68M USDA-funded rural projects, and stronger building codes. On September 18, 2014, the White House announced executive actions, public and private sector commitments, federal agency initiatives, and reports to advance solar deployment and energy efficiency. The actions are…...
On September 17, 2014, the Senate Committee on Finance held a hearing titled “Reforming America’s Outdated Energy Tax Code” to discuss possible reforms to the U.S. energy tax policy. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) underscored the need for predictable, level playing-field tax policy that puts renewables on the same footing as other…...
A new 14 MW hydroelectric facility at New York’s Cannonsville Reservoir will advance New York City’s PlaNYC goals, reducing upstate electric costs and emissions. On September 16, 2014, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that it will build a 14 MW hydroelectric facility at the Cannonsville Reservoir in Delaware County. The…...
Cape Wind has entered into a two-year lease agreement with MassCEC to stage the first U.S. offshore wind project at the South Coast Marine Commerce Terminal. On September 12, 2014, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick announced a lease agreement between Cape Wind and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to stage the first U.S. offshore wind project from the South…...
The DOE has announced seven awards to advance microgrid projects focused on enhanced microgrid control systems and technologies to strengthen electric infrastructure resiliency. On September 8, 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $8M for microgrid projects across seven states to develop advanced technologies that facilitate more resilient and adaptive communities. The projects…...
The USDA has announced new funding to modernize the rural electric infrastructure across 15 states. On September 9, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a funding of more than $518M to rural electric cooperatives to modernize the rural electric infrastructure, increase electric system reliability, and improve electricity delivery across 15 states. The funding,…...
The 2015 round of the Solarize Massachusetts Program seeks applications from Massachusetts communities by October 15. On September 9, 2014, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the 2015 Solarize Massachusetts program with an October 15 response deadline. MassCEC and DOER…...