Energy

2022-09-26 21:41:17
by Dan McCue
Newsom Signs California Community Solar Act Into Law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom last week signed into a law a new program intended to help low-income... Read More

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom last week signed into a law a new program intended to help low-income communities reap the benefits of solar power. It has been estimated that nearly half of Californians who rent or have... Read More

2022-09-26 21:34:58
by Dan McCue
Renewables Firm Closes Financing on 105 MW Montana PV Project

BOISE, Idaho — Renewable Energy developer Clēnera, a subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy, has closed a construction and tax equity... Read More

BOISE, Idaho — Renewable Energy developer Clēnera, a subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy, has closed a construction and tax equity financing round on a 105 MW utility-scale solar project in Beaverhead County, Montana. Bank of America, a leader in financing... Read More

2022-09-26 17:54:43
by Dan McCue
Four Republicans Added to List of Clean Energy Champions

WASHINGTON — Four Republican lawmakers, two from the Senate and two from the House, have been named “Clean Energy Champions”... Read More

WASHINGTON — Four Republican lawmakers, two from the Senate and two from the House, have been named “Clean Energy Champions” by the Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions. The honorees are Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Reps.... Read More

2022-09-26 16:01:25
by Dan McCue
BOEM Publishes Oil and Gas Lease Sale Info in Federal Register

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has published a proposed notice of sale of leases set aside... Read More

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has published a proposed notice of sale of leases set aside for oil and gas development in Cook Inlet, Alaska. In passing the Inflation Reduction Act this past summer, Congress directed... Read More

2022-09-26 15:45:15
by Dan McCue
Administration Releases ‘Flight Plan’ for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has released a “flight plan” for how a number of federal departments and agencies will... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has released a “flight plan” for how a number of federal departments and agencies will work together to create new technologies that will boost the production of sustainable aviation fuel on a commercial scale. Dubbed... Read More

2022-09-23 13:08:50
by Tom Ramstack
Senators Suggest More Incentives for Rechargeable Battery Development

WASHINGTON — If rechargeable batteries leading the switch away from gasoline-powered vehicles are impressive, electrical industry executives told a Senate... Read More

WASHINGTON — If rechargeable batteries leading the switch away from gasoline-powered vehicles are impressive, electrical industry executives told a Senate panel Thursday they haven’t seen anything yet. They say they are developing new technologies that will generate more electricity than... Read More

2022-09-19 12:53:13
by Dan McCue
Agencies to Collectively Address Greenhouse Gas Emissions

WASHINGTON — Four federal agencies on Friday entered into a memorandum of understanding to work collectively to reduce greenhouse gas... Read More

WASHINGTON — Four federal agencies on Friday entered into a memorandum of understanding to work collectively to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector. The commitment by the departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and the Environmental... Read More

2022-09-19 12:49:49
by Dan McCue
Study Finds US Can Gain Durable Competitive Advantage by Investing in Clean Energy

WASHINGTON — Strategic investments in six key “clean” technologies could yield “massive and lasting benefit” for the U.S. economy by... Read More

WASHINGTON — Strategic investments in six key “clean” technologies could yield “massive and lasting benefit” for the U.S. economy by mid-century, a new report says. The study, commissioned by Third Way, a D.C.-based think tank, and Breakthrough Energy, and researched... Read More

2022-09-15 20:11:47
by Dan McCue
White House Kicks Off Bid to Foster Floating Offshore Wind Ambitions

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration launched a series of coordinated actions Thursday to promote the manufacturing and adoption in the... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration launched a series of coordinated actions Thursday to promote the manufacturing and adoption in the U.S. of floating offshore wind platforms — technology officials said could “unlock” vast amounts of energy supply. “What we’re talking... Read More

US Inflation Falls for 2nd Straight Month on Lower Gas Costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sharply lower prices for gas and cheaper used cars slowed U.S. inflation in August for a second straight... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sharply lower prices for gas and cheaper used cars slowed U.S. inflation in August for a second straight month, though many other items rose in price, indicating that inflation remains a heavy burden for American households. Consumer prices... Read More

2022-09-12 13:50:21
by Dan McCue
Energy Department Hosts Virtual Career Fairs for Renewables Sector

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Dept. of Energy is hosting a series of virtual events in September for people interested in... Read More

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Dept. of Energy is hosting a series of virtual events in September for people interested in pursuing a career in the green economy. The series of virtual career fairs are essentially networking opportunities during which staffers... Read More

2022-09-12 13:43:09
by Dan McCue
Energy Dept. Launches Initiative to Bring Down the Cost of Geothermal Power

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a new initiative aimed at dramatically bringing down the cost of... Read More

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a new initiative aimed at dramatically bringing down the cost of geothermal power. This past week the department set a goal of making “enhanced” geothermal systems a widespread renewable energy option... Read More

2022-09-09 21:05:55
by Dan McCue
Momentum Building Among Democrats Against Manchin Permitting Reform Bill

WASHINGTON — From Capitol Hill to the National Harbor in Maryland, momentum appeared to be building Friday against permitting reform... Read More

WASHINGTON — From Capitol Hill to the National Harbor in Maryland, momentum appeared to be building Friday against permitting reform legislation supported by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., being included in a bill funding the government. A vote on the bill,... Read More

2022-09-07 15:04:35
by Dan McCue
Nissan Approves First Bi-Directional Charger for Use With LEAF in US

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Automotive giant Nissan, working in collaboration with Fermata Energy, a vehicle-to-grid services provider, has approved the first... Read More

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Automotive giant Nissan, working in collaboration with Fermata Energy, a vehicle-to-grid services provider, has approved the first ever bi-directional charger for use with the Nissan LEAF in the U.S. Bi-directional charging technology means not only charging the... Read More

2022-09-06 22:15:18
by Dan McCue
Residential Solar Firms See Boom in Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

DENVER, Colo. — Companies that install residential solar panels are feeling pretty bullish in the wake of the passage of... Read More

DENVER, Colo. — Companies that install residential solar panels are feeling pretty bullish in the wake of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, telling researchers in a recent survey that they expect to hire an additional 340,400 workers over... Read More

2022-09-02 15:48:42
by Dan McCue
White House Unveiled Winners of $1B Economic Development Challenge

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday saluted the winners of the administration's $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge,... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday saluted the winners of the administration's $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge, a contest intended to spur regional economic development while promoting job creation and the next generation of clean energy and... Read More

2022-09-01 17:37:03
by Dan McCue
Bosch to Invest $200M to Make Hydrogen Fuel Cells in South Carolina

ANDERSON, S.C. — Robert Bosch, the German engineering giant, is investing $200 million in an existing plant in South Carolina... Read More

ANDERSON, S.C. — Robert Bosch, the German engineering giant, is investing $200 million in an existing plant in South Carolina to transform it into the company’s first North American site producing hydrogen-powered fuel stacks for future electric vehicles. The fuel... Read More

2022-09-01 15:46:46
by Dan McCue
Toyota to Invest $2.5B in North Carolina to Support EV Battery Production

LIBERTY, N.C. — Toyota is investing an additional $2.5 billion in its newest North American facility to increase its capacity... Read More

LIBERTY, N.C. — Toyota is investing an additional $2.5 billion in its newest North American facility to increase its capacity to produce batteries for hybrid electric and battery electric vehicles. The announcement on Wednesday triples the company’s planned investment in... Read More

2022-08-30 18:25:02
by Dan McCue
EPA Waives Fuel Rule in Four States After Indiana Refinery Fire

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency has issued an emergency fuel waiver to help alleviate fuel shortages in four midwestern... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency has issued an emergency fuel waiver to help alleviate fuel shortages in four midwestern states whose supply of gasoline has been impacted by an electrical fire at a BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana. The... Read More

2022-08-29 20:06:08
by Dan McCue
DOE Announces Geothermal Manufacturing Prize Winners

WASHINGTON — Two teams from Houston, Texas, were the inaugural winners of the American-Made Geothermal Manufacturing Prize, a competition sponsored... Read More

WASHINGTON — Two teams from Houston, Texas, were the inaugural winners of the American-Made Geothermal Manufacturing Prize, a competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy to incentivize innovation in the creation of sensitive equipment to operate in harsh geothermal... Read More

2022-08-29 19:41:27
by Dan McCue
Some Deadlines Extended by Solar Energy Technologies Office 

WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office has several funding opportunity deadlines approaching, some of which have... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office has several funding opportunity deadlines approaching, some of which have been extended. The two deadlines that have been extended are for the office’s Solar and Wind Grid Services and Reliability... Read More

2022-08-29 19:19:03
by Dan McCue
Applications Due Aug. 31 for DOE Wood Heater Design Challenge

WASHINGTON— Applications are due on Wednesday, Aug. 31, for a chance to participate in the Department of Energy’s Wood Heater... Read More

WASHINGTON— Applications are due on Wednesday, Aug. 31, for a chance to participate in the Department of Energy’s Wood Heater Design Challenge. There are an estimated 12.5 million homes in the United States that use wood or pellets for space... Read More

2022-08-29 18:10:43
by Dan McCue
Newly Formed Hydrogen Association Readies Call for Projects

SEATTLE, Wash. — The newly formed Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association finalized the members of its board last week as the... Read More

SEATTLE, Wash. — The newly formed Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association finalized the members of its board last week as the public-private partnership prepares to kick off a regional effort to land a share of the federal investment in a network... Read More

2022-08-29 15:56:43
by Dan McCue
Honda, LG Energy Plan $4.4B EV Battery Factory in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Honda Motor Company and LG Energy Solution announced Monday that they plan to build a $4.4 billion... Read More

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Honda Motor Company and LG Energy Solution announced Monday that they plan to build a $4.4 billion electric vehicle battery factory in Ohio. Though the companies have yet to designate a location for the facility, they said... Read More

2022-08-26 17:14:10
by Dan McCue
California Bans the Sale of New Gasoline Cars After 2035

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Air Resources Board approved a sweeping measure on Thursday that prohibits the sale of new... Read More

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Air Resources Board approved a sweeping measure on Thursday that prohibits the sale of new internal combustion vehicles in the state by 2035, a vote that some believe could dramatically accelerate the nation’s transition toward... Read More

2022-08-25 19:33:54
by Dan McCue
DOE Seeking Better Ways to Keep Bats From Tangling With Wind Turbines

WASHINGTON — The Wind Energy Technologies Office of the U.S. Department of Energy is seeking information that could lead to... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Wind Energy Technologies Office of the U.S. Department of Energy is seeking information that could lead to future funding for better technologies to keep bats from flying into wind energy turbines. The potential impacts on bats are... Read More

2022-08-25 19:09:35
by Dan McCue
Renewable Energy Provides More Than 25% of US Power

WASHINGTON — Energy from renewable resources, including the sun, wind and heat trapped under the ground provided more than 25%... Read More

WASHINGTON — Energy from renewable resources, including the sun, wind and heat trapped under the ground provided more than 25% of the nation’s power during the first six months of 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Thursday. At... Read More

2022-08-25 18:31:53
by Dan McCue
$1.8M Awarded to Improve Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Five entities, including local governments and school districts, will share in $1.8 million in funding to make... Read More

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Five entities, including local governments and school districts, will share in $1.8 million in funding to make their public buildings more energy efficient, the Washington State Department of Commerce announced Thursday. “Buildings are the second largest contributor... Read More

2022-08-24 21:01:34
by Tom Ramstack
Environmentalists Sue and Petition to Get Rid of Natural Gas Heaters

WASHINGTON — Environmentalists are pressing their case that natural gas is not clean energy with a lawsuit in Washington, D.C.,... Read More

WASHINGTON — Environmentalists are pressing their case that natural gas is not clean energy with a lawsuit in Washington, D.C., and a petition to the Biden administration. In one example, Washington Gas Light Co. is defending itself against a first-of-its-kind... Read More

2022-08-24 13:48:27
by Dan McCue
Americans Used More Energy in 2021; Coal and Petroleum Make Biggest Jump

LIVERMORE, Calif. — Americans used 97.3 quadrillion British Thermal Units of energy in 2021, an increase of about 5% from... Read More

LIVERMORE, Calif. — Americans used 97.3 quadrillion British Thermal Units of energy in 2021, an increase of about 5% from 2020, a new analysis from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory shows. However, both 2020 and 2021 annual energy consumption totals... Read More

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