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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...

FBI Warns of Cyber Risks as Renewable Energy Grows

As the adoption of renewable energy technologies accelerates across the globe, the FBI has issued a stark warning about the increasing cyber risks associated with these advancements. The rise in renewable energy infrastructure, while crucial for achieving climate goals, has also attracted the...

Renewable Energy News

Biogas Tax Credit Finalized, Supporting RNG Growth

The biogas industry achieved a significant milestone with the finalization of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), incorporating favorable provisions for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). This policy breakthrough is expected to spur investments in biogas and RNG projects across the United States, advancing...

New York Announces Two Offshore Wind Project Awards, to Deliver Clean Power in 2026

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant step forward in New York's clean energy future with the conditional awarding of contracts for two offshore wind projects: Empire Wind 1 and Sunrise Wind. These projects, expected to be operational by 2026, represent a substantial boost to the...

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Climate Change and Coffee: A Brewing Concern

As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, even seemingly unrelated topics—like your morning cup of coffee—are starting to raise important questions about the environmental crisis. In his recent piece for the Ottawa Citizen, columnist David Richardson...

Massachusetts Legislation Aims to Accelerate Shift from Natural Gas

Massachusetts is taking bold steps to address its energy future with new legislation aimed at accelerating the state's transition away from natural gas. The proposed bill, introduced by state lawmakers, focuses on reducing reliance on fossil fuels and enhancing the state's renewable energy goals....

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New York Greenlights Transmission Work for Empire Wind Offshore Project

New York is one step closer to bringing offshore wind power to the city’s grid with the recent approval of transmission infrastructure for the Empire Wind 1 project. The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) granted final approval for the construction and operation of the offshore and onshore transmission facilities needed for Empire Wind 1, an 816-megawatt wind farm being developed by Equinor. This approval marks a significant milestone in New York’s commitment to...