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New York to Deploy More EV Fast Chargers
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an additional $28.5 million is now available to install electric vehicle fast chargers along major travel corridors across New York State.
U.S. Sets New Emission Goals for 2035
President Joe Biden announced a new climate target for the United States: a reduction of 61-66% in 2035 from 2005 levels in net GHG emissions.
Canada Sets 2035 Emissions Reduction Target
Canada set a new target to achieve a 45% to 50% emissions reduction below 2005 levels by 2035.
Aliamanu Military Reservation Deploys Solar
The Aliamanu Military Reservation announced the installation of advanced renewable energy systems at 200 military homes.
White House Sets Targets to Expand Nuclear Energy
The Biden-Harris Administration is establishing domestic nuclear energy deployment targets as part of a first-of-its-kind framework outlining actions that the government can take to safely and responsibly expand nuclear energy capacity in the U.S.
NY Signs Contracts for RE Projects
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that contracts have been executed for 23 large-scale land-based renewable energy projects that will provide more than 2.3 gigawatts of clean energy throughout New York state.
NY Funds Clean Tech for Large Buildings
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $10 million is available to advance clean heating and cooling technology for use in large buildings in the state.
Boulder City in Nevada Adds EV Chargers
Boulder City, Nevada, and its police department announced the completion of an electrification project featuring Level 2, high-powered, networked EV charging stations.
NYSERDA: The Business Case for Decarbonization
Resource Efficient Decarbonization (RED) emerged from New York's Empire Building Challenge and focuses on energy reduction as a first step, while keeping multiple retrofit options open for building owners and managers as technology and regulation evolves. Here is how facility managers and commercial and industrial leaders, including those in hard-to-electrify sectors, can make the business case for building decarbonization in their organization using this phased, holistic approach.
Denver Police Deploy Electric Patrol Bikes
The Denver Police Department unveiled new electric patrol bikes. The 27 e-bikes, recently purchased by the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency (CASR), will be utilized in six districts to create connections with the community while reducing pollution.
Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority Adds Solar
Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority (RUSA) announced a program to add several solar installations.
EPA’s Clean Ports Program Funds 55 Zero-Emission Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 55 applicants across 27 states and territories to receive nearly $3 billion through EPA’s Clean Ports Program.
City of Riverside to Produce RNG
The City of Riverside, California entered into a contract to have infrastructure installed at the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) to enable reception of organic municipal waste from local solid waste collection companies.
DOE Allocates $900 Million to Build Next Gen Nuclear Tech
The U.S. Department of Energy opened applications for up to $900 million in funding to support the initial domestic deployment of Generation III+ small modular reactor (SMR) technologies.
DOE Invests $29 Million for Carbon Capture, Conversion, Storage
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced $29 million will be allocated for 12 research and development projects to fund two carbon management priorities.
City of Beaverton's Pump Station Adds Hydropower Turbine
The City of Beaverton announced achieving a significant milestone in its commitment to a more sustainable future by adding a hydropower turbine at a pump station.
Utah Clean Cities Launches EV Charging Corridor
Utah Clean Cities announced the launch of ChargeWest™, a project that will establish a network of sustainable electric corridors across eight states in the Intermountain West.
UK Launches First Carbon Capture Locations
The UK government announced it has reached commercial agreement with industry and funding to launch carbon capture within the country.
John Gumm Building Improves Efficiency
The John Gumm Building in Oregon has completed energy efficiency upgrades as part of a larger multi-phase effort by Columbia County to modernize its facilities.
EPA Allocates $965M for Clean School Buses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the latest round of funding from the Clean School Bus Rebate Program with up to $965 million available to school districts.
Kalamazoo Signs Wind, Solar PPA
Kalamazoo’s city-owned buildings will operate on power that is generated from wind and solar power in the future.
Electric Shuttle Service Launches on Long Island
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in partnership with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), announced the launch of two 100% electric shuttle services on Long Island and the Rockaways.
Delaware Governor Signs Bills to Support Clean Energy
Governor John Carney signed a package of bills that further Delaware’s efforts to protect the environment and support clean energy, including wind power and transitioning to electric vehicles.
