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U.S. Department of Energy Released a New Decarbonization Blueprint
Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Energy released a new comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from buildings by 90% by 2050. Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy by 2050: A National Blueprint for the Buildings Sector was developed in collaboration with...
Career Connect Washington Program Builder Funding Update
Career Connect Washington recently announced that this State year's final Program Builder RFPs, America Builds Apprenticeship Round 2, and Program Builder Round 12 are scheduled to open on October 16th and will close on December 1st. ESD estimates there will be...
Washington State Department of Commerce- Clean Energy Fund Investments
The Washington State Department of Commerce, overseeing the state's Clean Energy Fund, today announced awards for seven grants totally $4.76 million to enhance dairy digesters and advance clean energy in rural communities. Awardees include the town of Winthrop for the...
Possible Side Effect of the UAW Strike on EVs
The UAW, United Auto Workers, initiated a strike Friday targeting three automakers- General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler owner Stallantis. With the uncertain transition to EVs the workers are seeking better pay and benefits, as well as looking to unionize new battery...
The Pursuit of Zero-Emissions Street Sweepers in Seattle
The eSwingo 200+ electric compact sweeper. (SDOT Photo) As part of a pilot program and viability test, the Seattle Department of Transportation has deployed a fully electric compact bike lane sweeper. According to the manufacturer, the eSwingo200+ has an operating...
Department of Energy Investment in Environmentally Sustainable Hydropower with Research to Advance Fish Passage and Protection
Natel Energy, hydro turbine The U.S. Department of Energy announced today an investment of more than $6.3 million for six research and development projects to improve fish passage and protection technologies and reduce the environmental impacts of hydropower on...
Toyota Reveals a New Hydrogen Fuel-cell Truck
Toyota Hilux hydrogen fuel-cell prototype, Green Car Reports Toyota recently revealed a prototype hydrogen fuel-cell truck based on their overseas Hilux. Fitted with "core elements" from the Toyota Mirai fuel-cell sedan, the truck has a range of 372 miles and is...
Important Considerations in Wind Turbine Nacelle Design
In order to maximize investments in wind turbine farms, and generate as much electricity as possible, wind turbines are being built taller where local regulations permit it. When designing taller turbines, engineers must reduce the size of installations within the...
Korea’s Jeju Island- Complications on the Road to Carbon Free Goals
Wind turbines on a wind farm. (Photo by Daniel Reinhardt/picture alliance via Getty Images) South Korea's Jeju Island is home to around 670,000 people, where the local government has ambitious clean energy goals. Since 2008, there has been rapid expansion of renewable...
Hydropower and the Clean Energy Future
Diablo Dam For this year's National Hydropower Day on Aug. 24th, the U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) shared a few examples to illustrate why hydropower is key to a clean energy future. While the world is working to increase its...