Should the Infrastructure Investment Act Bail Out A Radioactive Atomic Reactor?

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:59:14 +0000

A coalition of concerned organizations and individuals has asked that Palisades Nuclear Plant be denied certification by the US Department of Energy to receive payments under DOE’s Civil Nuclear Credit Program.

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Historic $800 Million For More Than 500 Projects To Improve Lethal Roads & Tackle Traffic Fatalities

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:38:35 +0000

ThanksgivingBipartisan Infrastructure Law funding targets high-crash sites in cities and counties; also supports the U.S. Department of Transportation’s comprehensive strategy to reduce roadway deaths, a crisis claiming more than 40,000 lives each year

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Florida Is Fueling Its EV Charging With Federal Funds

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:10:12 +0000

FloridaThe state’s two Republican senators are taking credit for the influx of money — without mentioning that they voted against the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that’s the source of the funds.

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U.S. Races Ahead in EV Manufacturing Investments

Credit to Author: NRDC| Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:50:40 +0000

Since Biden took office, manufacturers have quadrupled their announced electric vehicle manufacturing and battery investments in the U.S. to $210 billion, more than any other country in the world. The United States is now poised to attract the most investments globally in electric vehicle and battery manufacturing, for the first time surpassing announced investments in […]

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Why Resilient & Efficient US Building Energy Codes Are Important

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2022 03:25:36 +0000

building energy codesThe first installment of a 5-year, $225 million US program to support building energy code adoption, training, and technical assistance at the state and local level is beginning.

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Blue Bird Teams Up with Highland Electric Fleets to Provide 12 Electric School Buses to Illinois School District

Credit to Author: Tim Tyler| Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:30:49 +0000

The Hardin County Community Unit School District #1 (CUSD #1) in Illinois is preparing to upgrade some of its buses to clean Blue Bird electric school buses. The newly upgraded school buses are a result of Blue Bird Corporation and Highland Electric Fleets teaming up to offer electrified buses to school districts like Hardin County. […]

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Record Year for Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chains

Credit to Author: NRDC| Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 03:38:46 +0000

Ford BlueOval SK Battery ParkThis Blog is part of NRDC’s Year-End Series Reviewing 2022 Climate & Clean Energy Developments

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New Clean Energy Workforce Training Program From Biden-Harris Admin

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:25:40 +0000

solar power plant Nevada jobsPresident Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Provides $72 Million to Strengthen the Clean Energy Jobs Pipeline Through Community Colleges, Trade Schools, and Union Training Programs to Mitigate Climate Change and Cut Costs for Businesses

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Biden & Harris: Here’s $80 Million for Energy Upgrades in Public Schools

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:07:56 +0000

Applications Open for K-12 Public Schools to Apply for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Energy Improvements, Lowering Utility Costs and Fostering Healthier Learning Environments for Students WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has announced that applications are open for the Renew America’s Schools grant program. This initial funding round, up […]

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Ohio State to Develop New Bus Technology Testing Center with $26.5 Million Federal Investment

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2022 23:30:04 +0000

Research will develop zero- and low-emission public transportation buses.

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