The rate of inflation rose 0.4 percent last month bringing 2024’s annual total to 2.9 percent. The U.S. Labor Department announced inflation numbers for the month of December…
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President-Elect Mulls Executive Order For Gas Appliances
President Biden’s administration issued a regulation that would remove 40 percent of water heaters from the market. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable…
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Energy Department Invests in Local Energy Efficiency Planning
Department distributes 2024 funding to 61 local and territorial governments. The Department of Energy (DOE) distributed $17.7 million to improve energy efficiency in a wide range of communities.…
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HUD Allocates Funding for Affordable Housing Project in Reno, Nevada
Supports 150 new affordable rentals to rehabilitated Silverado Manor. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) finalized a $37 million transaction with Reno, Nevada, this month, supporting…
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DOE Releases Report on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Scaling Challenges
Tracks research and development projects, and highlights next steps. The Department of Energy (DOE) has released its latest report on efforts to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in…
Read MoreEnergy Department Invests $28 Million to Train New Energy Auditors
Secretary Granholm announces grant funding distributed to 15 state energy offices. The Department of Energy selected the first round of recipients for its Energy Auditor Training grant program,…
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Interior Department Advances Geothermal Energy Expansion
New projects and streamlined processes pave the way for a clean energy future and carbon-free power. The Department of the Interior announced progress in expanding geothermal energy on…
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USDA Offers Energy Efficient Expansions to Rural Small Business Owners
$104 million in grants will support 300 projects in 34 states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that 300 rural clean energy projects will receive $104 million…
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HUD Invests $69 Million in Clean Energy Renovations
Allows 10 states to support energy-efficient updates to 2,000 homes The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $69 million will be distributed to 10 states, allowing…
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Energy Department Launches Home Energy Rebates in Arizona
The grants offer funding for home energy efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced the launch of Arizona’s first federal Home Energy Rebates program, becoming the second…
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