EV charging network receives $7.4 million in federal funding
An equitable clean transportation future includes expanding freight corridors and EV charging infrastructure in underserved communities.
$10 Million prize to accelerate community solar in underrepresented communities
The U.S. Department of Energy launched the Community Power Accelerator to help deploy more community solar including support and best practices for developers. A Connect the Dots program will provides a resource hub to help teach the public about the benefits of solar energy.
Inside the national push for community solar
Community or shared solar is on the rise in the United States. What does it entail?
DOE announces $8 million for six agrivoltaic research projects
The FARMS projects will examine multiple configurations of solar system design, crops and cultivation methods in order to develop replicable models that may offer new economic opportunities.
SolSmart adds another 60 communities, helping to cut red tape and speed deployment of solar
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council and the International City/County Management Association will share the $10 million award to update and expand SolSmart over the next five years.
DOE seeks input on $508 million long-duration energy storage initiative
The Long Duration Energy Storage for Everyone, Everywhere Initiative, created by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will advance energy storage systems toward widespread commercial deployment by lowering the costs and increasing the duration of energy storage resources.
DOE names 22 communities to receive energy assistance through the Communities LEAP program
Communities LEAP Program aims to provide supportive services valued at up to $16M for community-driven clean energy transitions.
