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U.S. Treasury Finalizes Clean Energy Tax Credit Rules

In a significant move for the U.S. clean energy sector, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the final set of rules for the Clean Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which is poised to provide major financial incentives for renewable energy projects across the nation. This tax credit, part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in 2022, aims to accelerate the country's transition to a cleaner energy grid by incentivizing investments in solar,...

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Biden Sets Ambitious GHG Target Amid Trump Plans

In December 2024, President Joe Biden's administration set an ambitious target to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 61% to 66% by 2035, compared to 2005 levels. This goal aligns with the Paris Agreement's framework, which requires participating nations to update their emission reduction...

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EPA Funding Freeze Disrupts Green Bank Initiatives

A recent decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to freeze access to $20 billion in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) grants has created a major disruption in the renewable energy sector, particularly for green bank nonprofits tasked with financing sustainable energy projects. The...

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Why Net-Zero is Cheaper for the UK

The United Kingdom has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This goal necessitates a comprehensive transformation of various sectors, including energy, transportation, and agriculture. While the environmental imperatives are clear, there is growing evidence that this transition could also yield significant economic advantages for the nation.

Energy Sector Transformation

A pivotal component of the UK's net-zero strategy involves a substantial shift towards renewable energy sources. By 2040, projections suggest that wind and solar power will supply approximately 80% of the country's electricity needs. This transition is expected to reduce energy imports, enhancing national energy security and potentially lowering energy costs for consumers. 

The adoption of technologies such as heat pumps for home heating is another crucial step. Heat pumps, which extract heat from the environment to warm homes, offer efficiencies of up to 400%. Their widespread adoption could lead to reduced reliance on fossil...

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DOE Grants $2.2B for Transmission and Storage Projects

In a landmark move aimed at accelerating the U.S. transition to a more resilient and sustainable energy grid, the Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a groundbreaking investment of $2.2 billion in innovative transmission and energy storage projects across 18 states. This significant funding...
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Power Factor Testing of Circuit Breakers

Detecting contamination and deterioration in SF6 breakers to ensure longevity BY LINDA NOWAK, Doble Engineering Company The purpose of “Doble testing”, or power factor testing, SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) circuit breakers is to detect the presence of contamination and/or deterioration of the...