Investment

U.S. DOE Announces $33M to Deploy Solar Technologies to Decarbonize America’s Industrial Sector

Nine Projects Across Seven States Will Support Solar-Powered Production of Hydrogen and Lower Emissions from the Aviation, Food and Beverage, and Other Sectors WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of the Biden–Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $33 million for nine projects across … [continued]

Mega Chargers, Micro EVs, & Electric Transport Recalls the Glamorous 50s & 60s (Videos) —…

Below is a roundup of more cleantech news, stories that didn’t grab enough attention for their own standalone article but seem important to highlight nonetheless. This week, Cadillac’s new design strikes a balance between luxury and sustainability, appealing to a certain segment of the automotive culture while also evoking a … [continued]

DALL-E and ChatGPT generated panoramic image of a heat pump for a modern building

Decarbonizing Building Heat — RAP EU Lead Jan Rosenow On Heat Pumps, Hydrogen, Insulation, &…

Recently I sat down virtually with energy policy expert Jan Rosenow of RAP on my podcast “Redefining Energy — Tech” to discuss how residential and commercial building heat solutions. In the theme of providing transcripts of presentations I’m giving in various places for people who prefer the written word, this … [continued]

Compared to traditional electric water heaters, there are differences in the appearance of HPWHs (example above) and installation protocols. The HPWH Installation Tool provides information and guidance to enhance the selection and installation process and enable good outcomes. (Photo: Hot Water Solutions)

Buying or Installing a Heat Pump Water Heater? Check Out This Tool

A new PNNL-developed resource sizzles with information for selecting and installing an energy-efficient technology to meet household hot water needs Efficient heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) desire nothing more than a warm reception in America’s homes, but sometimes they end up on the outside looking in. It isn’t due to … [continued]

"Colorado River from Moab Rim" by U.S. Geological Survey is marked with Public Domain

Interior Department Announces Next Steps to Implement President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda for Ecosystem&…

The Department of the Interior today announced a funding opportunity through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for ecosystem and habitat restoration projects in the Upper Colorado River Basin that address impacts caused by drought. These funds will help increase community and landscape resiliency while restoring habitats and assisting in … [continued]

Photo by Joe DelNero, NREL

Biden–Harris Administration Announces $4.3 Billion in Grants for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across…

Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces 25 selected applications through competitive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as … [continued]

A condo building balcony with a heat pump. Image created using DALL·E.

Government of Canada Launches Strengthened Heat Pump Program with PEI

Making the switch from home heating oil to a heat pump will save Canadians thousands of dollars each year on their energy bills. By driving down both energy bills and harmful pollution, the benefits of switching to a heat pump are clear, and the Government of Canada has been bringing … [continued]