Jobs, Clean Power Riding on the Wind

The U.S. wind power industry is billowing. According to reports, the industry has become a major contributor to the nation’s economy. It now accounts for a significant share of growth in the nation’s energy capacity. It is creating jobs on a large scale while helping the Biden administration pursue its clean energy goals.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reports

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Weatherization Assistance Program Boosted by New Funding

More Americans can make their homes more energy efficient and lower their utility costs after this year’s funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program—bolstered by $3.2 billion in new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

In July 2022, DOE awarded more than $40 million to 21 organizations and five state agencies to help repair, electrify and

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Missouri, Montana Plan Big Investments in EV Charging

Electric vehicles aren’t just for California drivers. Other states are transitioning away from internal combustion engines, and they are investing in the infrastructure to make that possible.

The Missouri Department of Transportation recently submitted a draft Statewide Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan to the federal government for review.

The state submitted the plan to be eligible for federal funding. The

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Smart Electric Panels Could Help Meet Increasing Electricity

Moving households away from fossil fuels and toward green energy solutions will require much more electricity—two to three times more, according to the Rewiring America Handbook. A modern American household will need electricity for vehicle charging, cooking, cleaning and heating, and often all at once.

While renewable energy certainly plays an essential role in meeting this increased demand, updating and

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