Author: SETO Staff Published; 6/7/2025 Solar Energy Technologies Office The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) is seeking qualified candidates for the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Science and Technology Fellowship. This is a
Employment in Data Centers Increased by More Than 60% From 2016 to 2023 But Growth Was Uneven Across the United States
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Press Release – Nigerian Center Awarded $75,000 Grant from the DC Bar Foundation
Author: Nigerian Center Staff Published: 1/6/2025 Nigerian Center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: info@nigeriancenter.org Date January 6, 2025 Washington, DC – The Nigerian Center is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $75,000 general support grant from the DC
Summer 2025 Internship Applications Are Here!
Author: CBCF Staff Published: 1/4/2025 Congressional Black Cacus Foundation Shape the Future: Summer 2025 Internships Now Open! Shape the Future: Summer 2025 Internships Now Open! The Congressional Black
Funding Notice: $11M to Improve Large-Scale Solar Siting Outcomes for Wildlife, Ecosystems, and Communities
Author: US EERE Staff Published: 12/24/2024 Solar Energy Technologies Office Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0003492 Funding Amount: $11 million Due Date: February 14, 2025 Webinar Date: January 9, at 3 p.m. ET The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) announced the Solar with
GWRCCC Weekly Press Review 12/23
Author: GWRCCC Staff Published: 12/24/2024 Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition GWRCCC Press Review Stay up to date on the previous week’s key news about green mobility Dec 23-Dec 27, 2024 Become A GWRCCC Member today! Don’t forget to renew
Full List of Democrats Who Voted for Bill That Gives Trump Admin More Power
Author: Katherine Fung Nov. 12,2024 Newweek President-elect Donald Trump speaks in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 6. Congress voted to give Trump’s incoming Treasury secretary more power on Tuesday. https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9495/text
New OJJDP Funding Opportunities Available
Author: US OJJDP Staff Published: 12/20/2024 JUV JUST News Service OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities Week of December 16–December 20 OJJDP FY25 Enhancing Youth Defense Training and Technical Assistance Grants.gov deadline: February 4, 2025 JustGrants deadline: February 18, 2025 OJJDP
Press Release – Biden-Harris, Protect Black Immigrants
Author: Nigerian Center Staff Published: 12/20/2024 Nigerian Center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “The U.S. Is All In on Africa’s Future” – Now Is the Time to Deliver for Black Immigrant Communities On December 17, 2024, the Nigerian Center joined Congresswoman Yvette
DCPSC Monthly Update — December 19, 2024
Author: DCPC Staff Published: 12/19/2024 DCPSC DCPSC approves modified Pepco rate plan with enhanced consumer protections The DCPSC has approved a modified version of Pepco’s 2nd Multiyear Rate Plan on an extended pilot basis. The Commission’s decision establishes
Vice President Harris Delivers Remarks to Young Leaders
Author: WHOPSO Staff Published: 12/18/2024 White House Office of Political Strategy and Outreach ICYMI: VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS DELIVERS REMARKS TO YOUNG LEADERS On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Vice President Harris was in Prince George’s County, Maryland, to speak with young
This Black, Woman-Owned Company in Detroit is Thriving Thanks in Part to Strong Climate Policy
Author: Evergreen Action Staff Published: 12/18/2024 Evergreen Action In a city that has gone through decades of disinvestment and change, Walker-Miller Energy Services is rebuilding what “home” looks like for residents in Detroit, Michigan. One of the largest Black, woman-owned energy
Solar Snapshot: 🏠Fellowship to Expand Community Solar; $2M to Accelerate Solar Cell Technologies
Author: SETO Staff Published: 12/12/2024 Solar Energy Technologies Office What’s Inside: Solar Snapshot, the newsletter of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), shares recent announcements; deadlines; upcoming events; and more. If someone forwarded this newsletter to you, you can subscribe
New Clean Air Rules Help Black Communities
Aurthor: Word In Black Staff Published; 12/10/2024 Word In Black Exploring how to protect Black communities — because climate justice is racial justice New Clean Air Rules Help Black Communities New rules for tailpipe and smokestack emissions have
Funding Notice: New Opportunity Will Help Validate Grid-Edge Technologies
Author: OEERE Staff Published: 12/10/2024 0ffice of Energy &Renewable Energy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the Connected Communities Data Opportunity. This funding opportunity via a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) seeks to accelerate innovative solutions to address new load
🎓 Applications Open: 2025 Scholarships for Talented Students!
Author: CBCF Staff Published; 12/7/2024 Congressional Black Cacus Foundation Opening Doors to Opportunity: Explore Our 2025 Scholarships For more than 40 years, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has proudly supported talented and deserving students in their pursuit of
The Biden-Harris Administration Has Catalyzed $1 Trillion in New U.S. Private Sector Clean Energy, Semiconductor, and Other Advanced Manufacturing Investment
Author: Karine Jean-Pierre Published: 11/27/2024 White Brifing ROOM Heather Boushey, Chief Economist, Investing in America Cabinet The Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is making strategic public investments in American manufacturing, infrastructure, and clean energy to revitalize the nation’s manufacturing
Catch Up! 🔎 2024 CPAR Research Publications
Author: CBCF Staff Published: 12/6/2024 communications@cbcfinc.org As the end of year approaches, there’s still time to equip yourself with our latest research to empower you and your community! This year, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) released several
Congratulations to the Community Energy Innovation Prize Winners!
Author: OEJE Staff Published: 12/6/2024 Office of Energy Justic and Equity U.S. Department of Energy awarded more than $2 million to 19 teams at the Community Energy Innovation Summit for successfully completing the challenge to support innovation, entrepreneurship, capacity building,
Don’t let Trump sabotage local transit projects
Author: Lee Ann Hall Published: 12/5/2024 National Campaign for Justice Ronald, Billions of dollars in transit funding are at risk of being clawed back by Trump’s allies, and we must act now. Approved under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation