$80 Million from Investing in America Agenda to Address Legacy Pollution by Plugging Orphaned Wells in Texas

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 04:00:33 +0000

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a nearly $80 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda … [continued]

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Supports Nearly 18,000 Jobs, $2 Billion To Economy Annually

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 03:58:45 +0000

New report highlights how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is creating good-paying jobs, revitalizing infrastructure and growing the economy … [continued]

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Offshore Energy Safety Institute Invests $2.7 Million to Advance Offshore Wind Safety

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:31:15 +0000

Research from the BSEE and DOE-funded Institute advances worker safety and environmental sustainability of offshore energy resources The Department of … [continued]

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New BLM Rules Would Reduce Renewable Energy Fees, Speed Deployment On US Public Lands

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:28:53 +0000

CleanTechnica-Solar-Panel-Farm-1-scaled watermarkWASHINGTON, DC — This week, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) formally published new proposed rules governing leasing and rental rates for renewable energy projects on public lands. The new leasing rules adopt many of the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA’s) suggestions and will help to speed renewable energy deployment on public lands and […]

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US Interior Department Looks to Boost Solar & Wind Power Development on Public Lands

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 03:50:11 +0000

Solar FarmWASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a proposed update of its renewable energy regulations to promote the development of solar and wind energy on public lands. The Bureau of Land Management’s proposed Renewable Energy Rule would reduce fees for these projects by around 80%, facilitate development in priority areas by streamlining review […]

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See America’s National Parks Again, For The Very First Time (With Exclusive CleanTechnica Sneak Peek)

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:35:10 +0000

americas national parks national geographic public land convservation leaseJust when you think you’ve seen everything, America’s National Parks says you ain’t seen nothing yet.

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The U.S. Geological Survey Invests Millions to Map Critical-Mineral Resources in Alaska

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 18 May 2023 17:40:30 +0000

The U.S. Geological Survey will invest more than $5.8 million to map critical-mineral resources in Alaska in partnership with the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. This partnership is a key step in securing a reliable and sustainable supply of the critical minerals that are essential to everything from household appliances and electronics to […]

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US Bureau of Land Management Offering 1,064 Acres for Solar Lease Option

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:01:16 +0000

CAÑON CITY, Colorado — The Bureau of Land Management announced today it is auctioning 1,064 acres of public land for solar energy production in the De Tilla Gulch area of Saguache County, Colorado. Bidding will take place at 10 a.m. on April 27, 2023, at the BLM Rocky Mountain District Office, located at 3028 East […]

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Wind Developers Plan to Add 6 Gigawatts of U.S. Offshore Wind Capacity through 2029

Credit to Author: U.S. Energy Information Administration| Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:00:26 +0000

Power plant developers and operators have reported plans to install more than 6 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity at sites mostly along the U.S. eastern seaboard over the next seven years, according to our latest Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory report. These additions include projects off the coasts of New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia, as well […]

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