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Month: January 2024

Department of Energy to provide $40 million to train energy audit workforce 

The Energy Audit Training program is intended to help states upskill their workforce to ensure that buildings transitioning to renewable methods of energy production meet industry standards.   January 5, 2024 The Department of Energy (DOE) is now accepting applications for competitive grants to help states train a workforce to conduct energy audits of commercial and …

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Alliant Energy deploys six new solar projects in Wisconsin 

The new batch of projects are among 12 utility-scale solar installations that are part of Alliant Energy’s clean energy blueprint. January 5, 2024 Alliant Energy has deployed six new solar projects in Wisconsin, collectively amounting to 514 MW and tripling the utility’s solar generation capacity. All six projects are online and operational, and are single-axis …

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More awareness of heat pump capabilities and incentives could drive adoption

Despite generous incentives offered for heat pumps, adoption by both homeowners and contractors may be stalled by lack of understanding of the function of today’s heat pumps or awareness of the incentives. January 5, 2024 The Department of Energy (DOE) is promoting advances in heat pump technology because of the potential to cut carbon emissions …

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Sunrise brief: Wisconsin’s largest solar project is now operational

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ReVamp Energy solar-powered microgrid for California contact lens manufacturer

Staar Surgical, a manufacturer of implantable lenses used in ophthalmic surgery, has inaugurated a 1.1-MW grid-tied microgrid on its production facility in Lake Forest, California. Now operational, the system was installed to meet three goals: Reduce energy costs, improve sustainability and safeguard production in the event of grid outages caused by extreme weather events. Credit: …

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Contact Lens manufacturer safeguards operations with rooftop solar

California-based Staar Surgical will reduce operational costs and avoid spoiled production with an on-site solar microgrid. January 4, 2024 A contact lens manufacturer in California is expected to cut costs considerably while boosting the uptime and resilience of its operations by installing a rooftop solar microgrid.  Staar Surgical inaugurated a 1.1 MW grid-tied microgrid on its …

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Direct Energy to power Boston Community Choice Electricity program

This municipal aggregation initiative will offer Boston residents 24% to 100% renewable electricity while reducing their utility bills by about 15%. January 4, 2024 Direct Energy, a renewables and energy-related service provider, plans to expand its offering to over 200,000 households and businesses as the new supplier of Boston Community Choice Electricity (BCCE). The program …

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