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DOE Transmission Interconnection Roadmap: Transforming Bulk Transmission Interconnection by 2035
The Transmission Interconnection Roadmap, developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X), outlines solutions to speed up the interconnection of clean energy onto the nation’s transmission grid and clear the existing backlog of solar, wind and battery projects seeking to be built.
Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy by 2050: A National Blueprint for the Buildings Sector
The U.S. Department of Energy led the development of a Blueprint that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. buildings 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2050 vs. 2005 while centering equity and benefits to communities.
Michigan Signs MOU with Argonne National Laboratory
Michigan and the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the state's clean energy transition.
Chemicals Value Chain Decarbonization: Integrated Solutions for a Complex Challenge
Decarbonizing the chemicals sector is an essential part of the strategy to achieve a strong, competitive, and net-zero industrial sector of the future. Learn how the U.S. Department of Energy Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) is pursuing ambitious pathways to support technology development and collaboration across the entire chemicals value chain.
Cleveland-Cliffs Receives $575M to Decarbonize Tech
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., a flat-rolled steel producer, announced that two projects were chosen for up to $575 million in total funding from the Department of Energy to pursue two decarbonization investments.
Kraft Heinz Receives DOE Funding for Clean Energy Projects
The Kraft Heinz Company announced it was chosen to receive up to $170 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstration.
DOE Allocates $475 Million for Clean Energy Options on Former Mines
The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $475 million in funding for five projects in Arizona, Kentucky, Nevada, Pennsylvania and West Virginia to accelerate clean energy deployment on current and former mine land.
Morehouse College's Energy Efficiency Recognized by DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy recognized Better Buildings Challenge partner Morehouse College for lowering its energy intensity by more than 30% since 2023, achieving its Better Buildings Challenge goal, and accelerating progress toward its internal net-zero targets.
DOE Announces National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy
The Biden-Harris Administration released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy that was developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and U.S. Department of Energy, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency.
DOE Allocates $750 Million for Hydrogen Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $750 million to lower the cost of clean hydrogen for 52 projects across 24 states.
DOE Invests $425 Million to Decarbonize in Former Coal Communities
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $425 million in funding to reduce industrial emissions and advance clean energy manufacturing essential to the U.S. energy supply chain.
Xcel Energy Adds Two Energy Storage Projects
Xcel Energy announced that the natural gas and electric company received a grant of up to $70 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to partially fund two long-duration energy storage systems in Minnesota and Colorado.
MGM Resorts’ 100-Megawatt Solar Array: Climate Action Through Solar Farming
MGM Resorts International made significant headway on its emissions-based goals through installing a 100-megawatt solar array and other initiatives. In this case study from Better Buildings, dive into how the company's Las Vegas portfolio has so far achieved a 41% emissions reduction since 2019.
DOE Funds Wyoming Direct Air Capture Hub
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiated the development of a megaton-scale direct air capture (DAC) hub in southwest Wyoming by funding several companies.
DOE Funds Study for California Direct Air Capture Project
The U.S. Department of Energy announced choosing Aera Federal LLC to begin award negotiations worth $4.5 million to conduct a feasibility study for a regional direct air capture (DAC) hub.
DOE Provides $1.2 Billion for Direct Air Capture Demonstrations in Texas, Louisiana
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $1.2 billion to advance the development of two commercial-scale direct air capture facilities in Texas and Louisiana.
DOE signs MOU to Accelerate Long-Duration Energy Storage
The U.S. Department of Energy along with its partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the commercialization of long-duration energy storage.
DOE Invests $21 Million For Clean Energy Solutions
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) announced over $21 million in funding for 30 projects across 16 National Laboratories to propel clean energy solutions.
DOE Funds 40 Carbon Pollution Projects for Industrials
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced it allocated $135 million for 40 projects that will reduce carbon pollution in the industrial sector.
DOE Provides $187 Million to Accelerate Transportation Electrification
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new $99.5 million funding opportunity in addition to the selection of 45 projects totaling $87 million to advance production of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) technologies.
DOE Invests $26 Million to Support Clean Energy Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced an investment of $26 million for eight selected projects to demonstrate how solar, wind, storage, and other clean energy resources will support a strong U.S. power grid.
White House Launches Net-Zero Game Changers Initiative
The Biden-Harris Administration announced it is launching the Net-Zero Game Changers Initiative.
DOE Closes Loan for Hydrogen Production and Storage
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office makes its first loan in 10 years to the development of the world’s largest green hydrogen hub in Utah.
EPA, DOE Name ENERGY STAR Award Winners
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are announced the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards, which includes 210 organizations.
DOE Awards $84 Million For Building Efficiency Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Aug. 13 a new program that will fund 44 projects dealing with energy-efficient building technologies, construction practices, and the U.S. buildings-sector workforce.
Clemson University Joins DOE-Funded Autonomous EV Project
Clemson University is receiving its first autonomous vehicle system through a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
DOE Drives $162 Million to Decarbonize Vehicles
The U.S. Department of Energy announced the third stage of its SuperTruck initiative, including funding of more than $162 million to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions among cars, trucks, and off-road vehicles.
Green Lease Leaders recognized for building sustainability
The Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the U.S. DOE’s Better Buildings Alliance announced June 8 the list of 2020 Green Lease Leaders representing more than 3 billion square feet of commercial and government space ranging from large and small offices to industrial buildings and data centers.
Univ. Toledo to save $30K a year with 332 kW solar array
The University of Toledo installed a 332- kW solar array on their Health Science Campus and expects the project to generate 10.5 GWh of electricity and save the university nearly $30,000 a year.
DOE invests $38M into hydrokinetic turbine research
The U.S. DOE announced April 9 that it will be investing $38 million into a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy program for the development of hydrokinetic turbine technology.
