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GWRCCC Completes Five-Year Electrification Project to Expand EV Access Across Mid-Atlantic
The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC), in collaboration with over 25 partners, has successfully completed a five-year Mid-Atlantic Electrification Project (MAEP) awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The multi-million initiative aimed to establish a comprehensive regional electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Why Proper Setup Matters for Long-Term Energy Efficiency
Ensuring that every home system is installed and maintained according to best practices pays off with lower utility bills and a more comfortable environment year-round. Attention to detail during setup prevents inefficiencies and unnecessary repairs over time, maximizing the value of every energy dollar spent.
Energy Department Announces $100 Million to Restore America’s Coal Plants
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $100 million in federal funding to refurbish and modernize the nation’s existing coal
Heinrich Emphasizes Need to Safeguard National Historic Preservation Act to Protect America’s Public Lands,...
In his opening statement at a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the National Historic Preservation Act, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Committee’s Ranking Member, emphasized the importance of protecting America’s public lands by preserving opportunities for communities to have a voice in permitting decisions.
Energy Department Announces Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap to Accelerate Commercial Fusion Power
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) Roadmap, a national strategy to
EIA expects U.S. household heating costs will vary based on retail prices of different...
In its 2025 Winter Fuels Outlook, EIA forecasts U.S. households heated by natural gas will pay about the same to heat their homes as they did last winter. On average, EIA expects households heated by electricity to pay more to heat their homes
Ranking Member Heinrich, Vice Chair Murray, 35 Senators Demand Trump Administration Restore $8 Billion...
Senators to Trump Administration officials: “Satisfying the President’s desire for political revenge and intimidation is not a
Larson Demands Trump Officials Reinstate Canceled Projects to Lower Energy Costs
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) demanded U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright immediately reinstate funding for clean energy projects canceled by the Trump White House as political
Energy Department Announces Termination of 223 Projects, Saving Over $7.5 Billion
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the termination of 321 financial awards supporting 223 projects, resulting in a savings of approximately $7.56 billion dollars for
Padilla, Schiff Slam Unlawful Elimination of Federal Funding for ARCHES Hydrogen Hub as Part...
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) blasted the Department of Energy’s (DOE) cancellation of all $1.2 billion
EPA Orders Construction Company to Comply with Clean Water Act in St. Croix, USVI
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that is has required Chitolie Trucking Service, LLC to comply with the Clean Water Act (CWA) after identifying deficiencies in how it
House Republicans Pass Series of Dirty Energy Bills
This week, Republicans in the House of Representatives passed three energy bills that will drastically increase pollution, harm public health, and lead to higher energy prices. The bills – H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 – would clear the way for more dirty fossil fuel infrastructure and development and stymy investment in clean, affordable energy.
As Congress Offers Bipartisan Legislation, Dozens of Firms Send Appropriators Letter Seeking Funding for...
As Congress resumed working on spending measures this week, the Alliance to Save Energy along with 69 other organizations,
EPA Announces Permitting Reform to Provide Clarity, Expedite Construction of Essential Power Generation, Reshore...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced new guidance on New Source Review (NSR)
Larson Statement on Clean Energy Layoffs Across Connecticut
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after solar installer PosiGen announced plans to lay off most of their Connecticut workforce. “Yet again, President Trump is raising
Joint Statement on Protecting American Consumers and Shipping Industries by Defeating the International Maritime...
The text of the following statement was released by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick,
EPA allocates $409.4 M to North Carolina to prepare local drinking water utilities for...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated $409.4 million to North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for public water systems to improve local drinking water
Resource Advisory: Understanding electricity generation capacity in the United States
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly data on operating, planned, and retired electricity generating capacity in the United States. All EIA resources that discuss electricity capacity rely on data that power plant builders
With Energy Costs Already Rising Under Trump And Americans Bracing For An 18% Increase...
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) led Senate Democrats in introducing legislation to reverse the tax hikes on clean energy Republicans passed in their “Big, Ugly Betrayal,” which would raise energy costs for Americans by hundreds of dollars, kill almost a million jobs, and shrink GPD by $1.1 trillion
DOE Announces Site Selection for AI Data Center and Energy Infrastructure Development on Federal...
The forthcoming solicitations will drive innovation in reliable energy technologies, contribute to lower energy costs, and
