Biden–Harris Admin Advances Early Wildfire Detection by Expanding Use of Satellites as Part of Investing in America Agenda

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:38:24 +0000

A collaborative agreement for use of NOAA satellites will help the Interior and Agriculture Departments detect wildfires early, track wildfires in real time, and provide data for public safety and air quality modeling The Biden–Harris administration yesterday announced it is taking additional steps to safeguard western communities in the face … [continued]

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Biden–Harris Administration Announces $4.3 Billion in Grants for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across America

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:03:00 +0000

Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces 25 selected applications through competitive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as … [continued]

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Conditional Commitment to Clean Flexible Energy to Build Utility-Scale Solar Generation& Storage in Puerto Rico

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:17:16 +0000

Leer en español The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) yesterday announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $861.3 million to Clean Flexible Energy, LLC. The loan guarantee will finance the construction of two solar photovoltaic (PV) farms equipped with battery storage and … [continued]

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Biden–Harris Administration Invests $27 Million to Community-Driven Marine Debris Solutions Investing in America Agenda

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:00:38 +0000

Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $27 million in funding for projects to prevent and remove marine debris in coastal and Great Lakes communities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will support innovative research and foster local coalitions to … [continued]

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Agrivoltaics Conserve Precious Water For Arizona Farmers

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:55:34 +0000

New studies in Arizona show agrivotaics can increase crop yields while also conserving precious water as temperatures get hotter.

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $120 Million To Help Tribes Build Climate Resilience

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:22:32 +0000

SHELBYVILLE, Michigan — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland this week announced the availability of $120 million in new funding supported by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help Tribal communities prepare for the most severe climate-related environmental threats to their homelands. The funding can be used by Tribes … [continued]

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $2 Billion to Support American Auto Workers, Convert Facilities for Electric Vehicles

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:40:32 +0000

Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Retool or Retrofit 11 Existing Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Facilities to Support EV Manufacturing, Retaining and Creating Thousands of Good-Paying Union Jobs LANSING, MI — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced … [continued]

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LPO Announces Conditional Commitment to ENTEK Lithium Separators to Build Indiana EV Battery Separator Manufacturing Plant

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:17:30 +0000

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced a conditional commitment of up to $1.2 billion for a direct loan to ENTEK Lithium Separators LLC (ENTEK). If finalized, the loan will substantially finance a new facility in Terre Haute, Indiana to manufacture lithium-ion battery separators. The separators will be used … [continued]

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Biden-Harris Admin $600+ Million Available for Projects that Reconnect Communities

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:09:59 +0000

Biden-Harris Administration opens application period for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, established through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to fund locally-driven projects such as interstate caps, highway removals, complete streets, and Main Street revitalizations  WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the … [continued]

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More Than $7 Million to Bolster Clean Domestic Manufacturing in USA & Support Small-and Medium-Sized Businesses

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:22:58 +0000

Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports 37 New Small-and Medium-sized Manufacturers to Improve Energy Efficiency, Lower Costs, Increase Productivity, and Reduce Industrial Emissions WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced more than $7.3 million from the Industrial … [continued]

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