Renewable Energy

Maine’s Offshore Wind Boost Could Meet Half Its Energy Needs by 2040

Maine’s Offshore Wind Boost Could Meet Half Its Energy Needs by 2040

Offshore wind energy is getting a major boost in Maine, which has just approved adding 3,000 megawatts of energy provided by offshore wind turbines by 2040. The 3,000 megawatts would be enough to meet about half of Maine’s electricity demand. Maine Governor Janet Mills signed the law, LD 1895, on Thursday, noting the legislation would […]

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    Electric Buses Are Coming to Grand Canyon National Park

    Electric Buses Are Coming to Grand Canyon National Park

    The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has designated $27.5 million toward replacing buses at Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon National Park Shuttle Bus Fleet Replacement will add 10 new electric buses along with 20 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. According to the National Park Service, about 6 million people visit […]

    UAE to Triple Renewable Energy Output Amid COP28 Controversy

    UAE to Triple Renewable Energy Output Amid COP28 Controversy

    As part of the updated United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Energy Strategy 2050, the country has plans to invest up to $54.4 billion in energy, with a goal of tripling its renewables output over the next seven years, reported Arab News. Following a Cabinet meeting, UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced […]

    EPA Announces $7 Billion in Solar Grants for Low-Income Communities

    EPA Announces $7 Billion in Solar Grants for Low-Income Communities

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the $7 billion Solar for All grants competition to increase affordable solar energy access to millions of low-income households, a press release from the EPA said. As part of President Joe Biden’s Investing in America plan, the availability of more residential solar will provide lower-cost energy while […]