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Renewable Development Thrives in PA’s Minelands, Power Plants
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AES Indiana's Petersburg Generating Station plans to shut down its last coal-burning unit in 2025, replacing two of them with cleaner-burning natural gas units and building an 800 megawatt-hour battery storage array. This move towards renewable energy sources is a trend seen across the country, often driven by state policies and…
Who Will Rescue the EU from Economic Downturn?
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The European Commission's Autumn Forecast revised down the EU GDP growth, amidst a certainty of recession…
Kentucky groups seek federal funds for more solar panels
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Kentucky has submitted at least two applications for the "Solar for All" grant competition, which aims to…
New Federal Billions Flow to Rural West: Are Residents Aware?
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The Biden administration has allocated over $50 billion for infrastructure, climate, and technology projects in the Mountain West as part of its “Investing in America” agenda. The funding has potential to significantly impact rural areas, with projects such as road and bridge repairs, building renovations, and airport improvements already…
SIKA Boosts US Concrete Admixture Production Capacity
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Sika is expanding its polymer production at its Sealy site in Texas in response to increased demand for…
DOE grants $169M for electric heat pump production in 13 states
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is allocating $169 million for nine projects to expedite the…
Inflation Reduction Act Spurs US Manufacturing via EV Incentives
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The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS) have stimulated a resurgence of American manufacturing, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs) and associated technologies. Investment in manufacturing capacity for zero-emissions vehicles, batteries, and critical…
Ford reduces Michigan battery plant, resumes construction
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Ford Motor is scaling back its planned investments in an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Michigan.…
Grenergy Plans $2.8 bln Expansion in US
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Spain's Grenergy Boosts US Solar Power Generation
Spain's Grenergy is set to double its U.S. solar…
Governor Hochul Unveils South Fork’s First Offshore Wind Turbine
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the completion of the first offshore wind turbine for South Fork Wind. Once completed, the 130-megawatt wind farm will address reliability issues for Long Island’s electrical grid, power roughly 70,000 homes, and eliminate up to six million tons of carbon emissions over a 25-year period. The…