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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy has selected seven projects for $500 million in funding to expand domestic critical-mineral processing, battery manufacturing and recycling, targeting supply chain vulnerabilities …
Energy Department Commits $500 Million to U.S. Battery Supply Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is extending a 90% federal loan guarantee to eligible small businesses across the domestic energy and mining supply chain, a move designed …
SBA Expands 90% Loan Guarantee to Energy Supply Chain Read More
HERSHEY, PA — Pennsylvania awarded nearly $3.5 million to 15 small-business projects Monday to finance energy-efficiency, renewable-energy, electrification and carbon-capture upgrades expected to collectively save more than $470,000 in annual …
Pennsylvania Awards $3.5 Million to Cut Industrial Energy Costs Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Energy is offering up to $65.5 million for cost-shared projects aimed at increasing domestic oil and natural gas output, reducing operating costs and strengthening …
Energy Department Offers $65.5 Million for Oil and Gas Projects Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania ranked 47th nationally for growth in renewable energy generation over the past decade, according to a new report from PennEnvironment, highlighting the state’s continued reliance on …
Pennsylvania Ranks 47th in Renewable Energy Growth Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — PJM Interconnection said 811 power generation projects representing 220 gigawatts of electricity capacity have applied to connect to the regional grid through the first cycle of …
PJM Receives 811 Power Project Applications Under New Grid Process Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new federal proposal aims to speed up approval timelines for energy and infrastructure projects, targeting delays that lawmakers say are holding back investment, job creation, and …
Energy Projects Stalled? New Bill Targets Permitting Delays Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials will move forward with nearly $5 billion in funding for hydrogen energy projects, preserving two major hubs tied to Pennsylvania that are expected to support …
$5B Hydrogen Funding Secured, Thousands of Jobs at Stake Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new $14,000,000 federal grant will fund a pilot project in Pennsylvania aimed at generating electricity and heat from underground sources, part of a broader effort to …
$14M Geothermal Pilot Could Power Rural PA Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering new regulations that could allow geothermal energy development statewide, potentially expanding clean energy options and reducing reliance on traditional fuel sources.
Geothermal Bill Advances, Could Reshape PA Energy Future Read More