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EPIC: state-level renewable electricity mandates increase electricity prices up to 17% over 12 years; cost more expensive than benefit

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As states take the lead in confronting climate change, a flagship policy is often Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). RPS programs, which require that a certain percentage of the state’s electricity come from renewable sources, currently cover 64 percent of the electricity sold in the United States.

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Almost $1.8B in US Funding to Support Energy Research; ARPA-E and Energy Frontier Research Centers

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These centers, involving almost 1,800 researchers and students from universities, national labs, companies, and non-profits from 36 states and the District of Columbia, will address the full range of energy research challenges in renewable and carbon-neutral energy, energy efficiency, energy storage, and cross-cutting science.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder tracking system and Renewable. the District of Columbia, Maryland and northern Virginia will develop. Carolina Solar Center. The Fast Track to Ohio AFV Adoption project will streamline local and state. processes for alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) procurement; incorporate AFVs.

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South Dakota’s largest solar farm just came online

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Photo: National Grid Renewables National Grid Renewables just brought South Dakota’s largest solar farm online in Pennington County. Wild Springs is a 128-megawatt (MW) solar farm in the Southwest Power Pool, which manages the central US’s electric grid and wholesale power market.

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As Biden heads out, $43.7M goes to 25 EV charging accelerator projects

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On January 15, 25 project awardees were announced that impact 23 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Managed charging is about coordinating when and how EVs charge to avoid grid strain and use renewable energy whenever possible. Challenges that the projects will address include: Solving for no-home charging.

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Clean energy jobs grew by 142,000 in 2023, doubling US economic growth rate

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Photo by RAZE Solar on Unsplash The US clean energy sector had a banner employment year in 2023, adding 142,000 jobs, which accounted for more than half of new energy sector jobs overall. Clean energy sectors like zero-emission vehicles, renewable energy, and energy infrastructure saw significant growth. “[A]s and 4.5%, respectively.

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EV charger network doubles under Biden-Harris, $521M in new grants fuel expansion

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To build on this momentum, the federal government has awarded $521 million in grants to further expand the national network, with new chargers being deployed across 29 states, two Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District of Columbia. million to install Level 2 and DC fast chargers across eight locations.

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