Report Highlights Advancements in Wind Technology & Supply Chains

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:00:48 +0000

Though 2023 was a relatively slow year for new wind power deployment in the United States, the industry continues to see growth, solid performance, expanding supply chains, and attractive prices, according to a report prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). With … [continued]

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Utility-Scale Developers Seek Input From Renewable Energy Host Communities, But Experience Challenges Implementing Community Engagement

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:48:46 +0000

Berkeley Lab study reveals how industry engages with energy host communities when developing large wind and solar projects. The increasing deployment of utility-scale wind and solar energy across the US highlights debates about the appropriate role for the public in siting and permitting decisions. Important to these discussions is a … [continued]

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America’s Growing Wind Energy Future — 3 New Reports

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:25:06 +0000

The Three New Wind Energy Reports Highlight Industry Development, Expansion, and the Policies and Incentives Driving Wind Energy Forward WASHINGTON, D.C. — Over the past year, the U.S. wind energy sector showcased its resilience and potential, as detailed in the 2024 editions of the annual market reports released today by the … [continued]

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Largest DOE Fellowship Class to Date Will Help Advance Clean Energy Projects Across the Country

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:57:27 +0000

68 Clean Energy Innovator Fellows Will Support Decarbonization Efforts at Critical Energy Organizations The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the 2024 class of the Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship (CEIF), placing fellows at 68 critical energy organizations across 38 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Selected Host … [continued]

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$53.6 Million to Expand Weatherization Assistance Program & Lower Costs for More American Households

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:46:45 +0000

The Investing in America Agenda is Supporting Innovative Demonstration Projects That Will Enhance the Weatherization Assistance Program and Expand Public and Private Partnerships to Support Clean Energy Jobs As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that it has selected fourteen … [continued]

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Argonne & the University of Münster Join Forces to Advance Essential Battery Materials & Technology

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:35:30 +0000

Collaboration will enhance battery knowledge and address challenges in energy density, cost and lifespan. Argonne and the University of Münster agree to exchange researchers and collaborate on materials research, seminars, publications and more. Batteries are a part of people’s everyday lives. We routinely rely on them as the power supply … [continued]

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Eversource Secures Federal Funding for Offshore Wind Hub in Southeastern Connecticut in Collaboration with New England States

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:18:33 +0000

Montville-based project is part of the Power Up New England portfolio recently awarded $389 million through the U.S. Department of Energy’s “Grid Innovation Program” Eversource Energy is pleased to announce its Huntsbrook Offshore Wind (OSW) Hub project proposal was recently awarded $89 million in federal grant funding through the second … [continued]

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The IRA And A New Dawn For Solar Power: Join The Webinar August 27

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:22:14 +0000

Learn all about the future of solar power in the US as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 hits the US solar industry with force: join the SETO webinar on August 27.

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East Coast Battles West Coast For Offshore Floating Wind Title

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:08:12 +0000

From California to Maine, the race to build vast arrays of offshore floating wind turbines is finally taking shape after years of R&D.

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Improved Direct Air Capture of CO2 Leads the Small Chemical Change to Reap Big Climate Reward

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:08:11 +0000

Research shows improved direct air capture of CO2 using charged molecule layers. Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated that small molecular tweaks to surfaces can improve absorption technology for direct air capture, or DAC, of carbon dioxide. Amino acids, which react readily with CO2 and are environmentally friendly, … [continued]

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