Government funding
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An optimistic view of clean energy post-election
There are plenty of acute threats for the industry. But the IRA has changed the federal policy environment.
Stephen LaceyNov 5, 2024 -
Climate banks are ‘scared to death’ of a Trump win
The fate of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is unclear — even if the cleantech industry’s gains are likely to endure no matter what.
Bianca GiacoboneNov 1, 2024 -
How one Michigan utility is using GRIP funding for edge computing
Federal funds are helping utilities experiment with AI at the grid edge — but scale remains small.
Maeve AllsupOct 29, 2024 -
SETO: Solar’s next big innovation lies in grid integration
An interview with the head of DOE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office about where the industry can evolve to meet load growth.
Maeve AllsupSep 23, 2024 -
DOE designates $3 billion for the advanced battery supply chain
The funding targets 25 projects aimed at boosting domestic production of advanced batteries and materials.
Maeve AllsupSep 23, 2024 -
Biden’s rural electrification program may also help coops invest in DERMS
The White House is awarding $7.3 billion to rural electric cooperatives. But will any of them use it for distributed energy management?
Lisa Martine JenkinsSep 6, 2024 -
John Podesta celebrates the IRA for ‘catalyzing a clean energy boom’
The veteran Democratic adviser played a central role in crafting the flagship bill. Now he’s celebrating its accomplishments.
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Two years of the IRA: Triumphs and delays
As election season heats up, the Biden administration is broadcasting, and quantifying, the IRA’s impacts.
Lisa Martine JenkinsAug 16, 2024
