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An Industry Changeup: Stormy politics could blow the U.S. wind industry off course
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What a difference an election can make. On the eve of 2024’s presidential vote, wind energy production was at record levels. As of late October, wind energy had become the second largest source of carbon-free electricity in the United States, after nuclear power.
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Study Identifies Six Opportunities for Energy Savings From Commercial Lighting
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DNV, a Houston-based independent energy expert and assurance provider, recently released the results of a study identifying six “next-generation” commercial lighting
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Puerto Rico Has 100% Renewables Within Reach
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Bipartisan Legislators Weigh in on DOE Steel Production Ruling
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Electric Vehicle Sales Accelerating
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DOE Awards $34 Million in Grants for Grid Undergrounding
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Heat Pumps Could Be a Game-Changer for Building Energy Consumption
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FEMA Provides More Funding for Net-Zero Projects
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Pentagon Powers up on Solar
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EPRI Steers Towards Better EV Infrastructure Planning
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DOE Sets Sights on Improving Clean Energy Cybersecurity
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Inverter Upgrades Needed, According to NERC
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ERCOT Stepping Out to Shore Up Texas Grid
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Winter Concerns for EV Batteries
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U.S. Demand for Battery Storage Systems Positively Charged
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Most of the U.S. Faces Blackout Risk
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Maryland Capitalizing on Offshore Wind
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New Affordable Community Rooftop Solar Projects in NYC
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Energy Efficiency Coming to South Carolina
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Detroit Unveils Wireless-Charging Roadway for Electric Vehicles
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