The U.S. Energy Department on June 9 announced that the more than 950 public and private sector organizations participating in the Better Buildings Initiative saved nearly 1.8 quadrillion British thermal units of energy, yielding $10.7 billion in savings. The Better Buildings Initiative is designed to drive leadership in energy innovation. The department partners with leaders…...
The New Mexico State Land Office approved leases for a 76-megawatt wind project proposed by Pattern Renewables 2 LP, according to a June 4 news release. The Western Spirit Wind Development, spanning about 16,442 acres in Torrance County and Lincoln Counties, is expected to power over 15,000 homes annually. Commissioner of Public Lands, Stephanie Garcia…...
The Virginia State Corporation Commission announced a pilot program that will allow Dominion Energy Inc.’s commercial customers to combine the load of separately metered retail stores to purchase electricity from third party suppliers, according to a June 10 press release. The measure is in response to legislation enacted in April that directed the agency to…...
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 4 directing federal agencies to use emergency powers to expedite infrastructure projects to facilitate recovery from the economic slowdown caused by COVID-19. The order allows agencies to consult with the White House Council on Environmental Quality to identify “alternative arrangements” for complying with the requirements…...
