Author: US DOE Staff Published: 8/31/2023 EERE Solar Energy Technologies Office The Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) program is the first of its kind at the U.S. Department of Energy, addressing the long queue times to interconnect solar, wind, and other
U.S. Department of Energy Launches Prize to Support Clean Energy Innovation in Underserved Communities
Author: US DOE Staff Pubblished: 8/29/2023 EERE News Community Energy Innovation Prize Expands Support for Community-Led Solutions Including New Collegiate and Manufacturing Tracks The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today launched the Community Energy Innovation Prize, a competition that will award
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Complaints a Plenty, Rate Hikes on the Table, Making Water Waves, and More in the August OPC Connection!
Author DCPC Staff Published; 8/28/2023 Office of the People’s Counsel A Note from Your People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye
DOE Awards More Than $6M to Small Solar Businesses
Author: US DOE Staff Published: 8/28/2023 EERE Solar Energy Technologies Office The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) awarded funding to 6 small solar companies through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR)
Biden administration announces nearly $11B for renewable energy in rural communities
Author: The Associated Press Published May 16,2023 NPR Author: Assoicated Published: May 16,2023 Assoicated Press The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a nearly $11 billion investment on Tuesday to help bring affordable clean energy to rural communities
What Are Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grants?
Author: EGA Staff Published: 8/24/2023 Ever Green Action To: Interested Parties From: Evergreen Action Date: Thursday, August 24th, 2023 RE: What Are Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grants? The climate crisis is a crisis of environmental justice; low-income
Evergreen: National Smog Standard Delay Will Have Deadly Consequences
Author: Ever Green Action Staff Published: 8/21/2012 Evergreen Action For Immediate Release: Monday, August 21st, 2023 Press Contact: holly@evergreenaction.com In response to EPA’s announcement that it will not be finalizing an updated national smog standard by 2024, Evergreen Action Power Sector Senior Policy
Montana Youth prove that Exxon Knew, and DOJ can make them pay
Author. 198Methods Staff Published: 8/21/2023 Drew and the crew at 198 Methods Why are these two old dudes blocking climate youth from court Ronald? SIGN NOW >> Climate youth are winning victories in court that prove Exxon and the fossil
DOE Announces Notice of Intent for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Advance EV Battery Recycling and Second-Life Applications
Author: US DOE Staff Published: 8/24/2023 EERE EERE Funding Opportunities Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a notice of intent to provide up to $37 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to advance electric vehicle (EV)
Conversation with Ted Trabue and Anya Schoolman two powerful Driving Forces Behind 7 Billon Dollar Solar For All Program
Author:DCPSC and SUN Staffs Published: 8/21/2023 Solar United Neighbors Commissioner Ted Trabue One founding Member of Washington DC Solar For All Program. Ted Trabue was appointed to the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia by Mayor Muriel Bowser
30 Billion in Hurricane Relief Contracts Last Year. Get Ready!
Author: US FCR Staff Published: 8/19/2023 US Federal Contractor Registration Ronald, Hurricane Hilary has hit Southern California, causing damages in the billions. Contractors are needed urgently. Are you ready? You must be registered in SAM
Maryland’s Community Solar Program
Author: Caroline Petterson Published: 8/9/2023 ILSR In April 2023, the Maryland state legislature passed House Bill (HB) 908, creating the Community Solar Energy Generating Systems Program and making permanent a successful seven-year community solar pilot program. The law,
Meet us in D.C. for the March on Washington
Author: NUL Staff Published: 8/19/2023 National Urban League T-minus 7 days! Meet us in Washington, D.C., on August 26 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Sign up for our pre-march rally. Ronald, We are just
Why HBCUs Received Nearly $100 Million This Week
Author: Mirtha Donastorg Published: 3/3/2023 The Plug KEY INSIGHTS: On Monday, the Department of Commerce gave more than 30 HBCUs $96.8 million in grants. This week’s grants were the last in a series of disbursements that started in July.
Weekly Jolt ⚡️ Essential News for Clean Energy Champions
Author: US DOE Staff Published: 6/18/2023 EERE Investing in America: One Year Anniversary for Inflation Reduction Act One year out, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—a blueprint for the largest, U.S. energy transformation—is saving Americans more money on home energy
Office of Economic Impact and Diversity Ask Us Anything Series – Office of Electricity
Author; DOE ODEI Staff Published: 8/16/2023 Office of Economic Impact and Diversity The Office of Electricity focuses on securing America’s grid & advancing innovations. Meet the Minority Business and Workforce Division team every second Wednesday of the month. Join
From oil to lithium: How Saudi Arabia is building a battery supply chain
Author: BMS Staff Published : 8/12/2023 Bench Mark Source Saudi Arabia is a step closer to becoming part of the global battery industry after deals to develop lithium processing and anode material projects in the country. The deals could make Saudi Arabia’s lithium
Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Coppin State University to Announce $20 Billion in Clean Energy Grants
Author: Robyne McCullough Published: 7/14/2023 Coppin State University Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during her visit to Coppin State University on July 14, 2023. Vice President Kamala Harris visited the campus of Coppin State University on July 14, 2023,
Essential News for Clean Energy Champions
Author: DOE Staff Published: 8/9/2023 EERE Funding Updates DOE Announces $46 Million to Boost Energy Efficiency and Slash Emissions from Buildings DOE’s Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers and Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) funding opportunity will provide $46