U.S. Department of Energy Announces Final Rule to Propel Federal Buildings Toward Zero Emissions

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:42:36 +0000

As Required by Congress, DOE Finalizes Standards That Decrease Emissions for New and Renovated Federal Buildings Across the Nation, Slashing Harmful Carbon Emissions by 2 Million Metric Tons WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that it has delivered on Congress’s mandate to cut emissions from new or … [continued]

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$362 Million Loan to CelLink to Support Domestic Manufacturing of Key Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Components

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:45:00 +0000

When Finalized, Loan Will Support New Manufacturing of EV Production Technology at Texas Plant—Creating More Than 1,300 Good-Paying Jobs and Supporting President Biden’s Efforts to Build a Clean Transportation Future WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through its Loan Programs … [continued]

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$17.5 Million to Build Domestic Supply Chain for Critical Minerals & Materials

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:58:20 +0000

Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Develop More Affordable, Sustainable Production Processes, and Create Good-Paying Jobs Throughout the Nation WASHINGTON, D.C.— As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday announced $17.5 million for four projects that will help lower the costs and … [continued]

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$140 Million to Address Legacy Pollution, Revitalize Coal Communities in West Virginia

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:02:44 +0000

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Dr. Steve Feldgus traveled to Morgantown, West Virginia, today to announce more than $140 million in fiscal year 2023 funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address dangerous and polluting abandoned mine lands (AML), create … [continued]

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Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean Up PFAS Contamination to Protect Public Health

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:49:56 +0000

EPA action designates two widely used PFAS as hazardous substances under the Superfund law, improving transparency and accountability to clean up PFAS contamination in communities WASHINGTON — Today, April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking another step in its efforts to protect people from the health risks … [continued]

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1st Projects Receiving Clean Energy Manufacturing Investments in America’s Industrial & Energy Communities

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:08:44 +0000

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports New Projects Building Grid Transformers, Manufacturing EV Chargers and Solar Components, and Processing Critical Minerals, Helping Revitalize Local Economies with Clean Energy Jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released details for 35 projects across 20 states that voluntarily shared … [continued]

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$95 Million for Water Resources & Ecosystem Health

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:43:33 +0000

Albuquerque, New Mexico — During remarks at the National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration in Albuquerque today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the availability of up to $95 million through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for projects to bolster water resources, advance ecosystem health and support resilience in … [continued]

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Wildfire Resilience Funding, Native Seed Supply from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:31:15 +0000

Athens, Georgia — Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Joan Mooney was in Georgia today to highlight how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is supporting wildland fire management. During a visit to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia, Principal Deputy Assistant … [continued]

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Historic $8.8 Billion Home Energy Rebate Programs to Lower Utility Bills

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:25:01 +0000

A Dozen States Have Applied for Home Energy Rebates Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, Helping Households Across the Nation Receive up to $14,000 for Energy Efficient Home Upgrades, Slashing Home Energy Bills and Building Up a Local Clean Energy Workforce WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of … [continued]

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U.S. EPA Paves the Way for Clean Buses at Fairfax County Public Schools

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:24:38 +0000

Clean School Bus grant brings green future to school transportation. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11) celebrated one of EPA’s first Clean School Bus grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law being awarded to Fairfax County Public Schools during … [continued]

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