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GSA Commits to Renewable Energy, Pledging 100 Percent Renewable Electric Resources by 2025
As part of tackling the climate crisis, GSA stands up task groups on decarbonization and partners with NAACP on environmental justice
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Biden Administration Takes Bold Action to Protect Electricity Operations from Increasing Cyber Threats
As part of the Biden Administration's effort to safeguard U.S. critical infrastructure from persistent and sophisticated threats, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched an initiative to
Public Clean Water Sector Applauds President Biden’s Bold Infrastructure Investment Plan
Statement by NACWA CAO Highlights Potential for Strong Federal Partnership to Deliver Clean Water Services. President Biden released his Build Back Better infrastructure plan today, outlining his vision for mobilizing the country to strengthen
President’s Infrastructure Plan Includes Important Policies for Clean Energy, the Economy
President Biden will unveil his infrastructure package, which includes substantial policies encouraging clean energy, new transmission, incentives for American manufacturing and jobs
USDA Seeks Public Input to Help Create a New Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is requesting public input from interested parties, including potential customers and interested stakeholders, to help create a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. To ensure a diverse group
Energy Secretary Granholm Announces Ambitious New 30GW Offshore Wind Deployment Target by 2030
National Offshore Wind Goal To Support 77,000 Jobs, Power 10 Million Homes, Cut 78 Million Metric Tons in Carbon Emissions
SMA America announces equipment partnership with GRID Alternatives
SMA America is proud to announce that the company is now a national equipment supplier for GRID Alternatives, the nation’s largest nonprofit solar installer.
DOE Awards $27.5 Million to 16 Teams Working to Decarbonize U.S. Water Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced awards totaling $27.5 million for 16 water infrastructure projects. Modern technology has the potential to reduce energy use in aging water infrastructure, particularly in wastewater treatment
Solar Industry Sets Records in 2020, On Track to Quadruple by 2030
The U.S. solar industry grew 43% and installed a record 19.2 gigawatts (GWdc) of capacity in 2020, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight 2020 Year-in-Review report, released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie.
10 Ways to Diversify Your Land to Boost Your Income
Want to diversify your land, but aren’t sure where to begin? These 10 ideas should give you some inspiration to get those cogs turning…
YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR CHOOSING A POWER GENERATOR FOR YOUR HOME
As the power grid becomes more and more unreliable, many homeowners are continually looking for alternative sources of power to keep their homes running during power outages. Having a power backup generator is one way of avoiding sitting in the dark for hours when outages become a routine leaving you without electricity for days.
Comparing The Costs of Energy Options for Texas Homeowners
This February, a massive winter storm hit much of the United States, with Texas being one of the worst-off states. Many homes and businesses relying on fossil fuels and other mainstream energy sources were without power and heat for days
IREC Receives Donation of 1.2 MW Solar Installation from The Conti Group
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) announced today that it has received a donation of a 1.2 MW DC solar installation, valued at $1.7 million, from The Conti Group. The donation is the largest unrestricted charitable contribution that IREC has received.
Solar Power Can Help Meet Global Climate Change Efforts and Fuel the U.S. Economy
President Biden announced plans to re-enter the United States into the Paris Agreement. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) backed the agreement when it was signed in 2016 and continues to support this agreement and other global efforts
Water Softener Installation and Upkeep Advice for Budget Conscious Homeowners
Is your tap water hard? Looking to get rid of the chemicals and minerals that can clog your plumping, ruin your machine washing appliances, stain your clothing, and worst of all, irritate your skin? Then the only viable solution to this hard water dilemma is water softener installation.
CHA and Operation Warm distribute 7,500 coats to residents at COVID-safe event
The 2020 event looked a little different due to COVID-19, but the Chicago Housing Authority and Operation Warm nevertheless partnered for the 13th consecutive year, distributing 7,500 new winter coats over four days last week to the children of pre-registered families living in public housing and who participate in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program at Credit Union 1 Arena
Transportation Chairman Rodriguez and Brooklyn Borough President Call On The Federal Government To Rescue...
Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chairman of the Transportation Committee alongside Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will be distributing face masks to the surrounding Northern Manhattan community. The recent rising COVID-19 cases have prompted many electeds and community leaders to increase PPE distribution to ensure every New Yorkers is protected.
DURING NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK 2020, NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES INITIATIVE TO EXPAND ELECTRIC...
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Department of State (DOS) announced today a collaboration to significantly expand deployment of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations, capable of recharging EVs in 20 to 30 minutes, in eight Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) communities across the state.
Trump Administration Transfers Federal Water Projects in Utah to Local Water Users
U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt was joined by Governor of Utah Gary Herbert, U.S. Senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, U.S. Congressmen Rob Bishop and John Curtis and other officials as he transferred the ownership of the first two federal
Top Tips for Managing Your Property’s Temperature Under the Arizonan Sun
Moving to Arizona can be a dream come true for many, but it is also worth noting that it can be difficult to live here. Arizona gets hot, there is no getting away from that, and you need to be able to cope with this heat in some way.
