The energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are growing significantly, with the Department of Energy (DOE) forecasting a tenfold increase in data center energy demand due to the rise of AI applications and...more
6/11/2024
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Clean Energy ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Sector ,
FERC ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
National Security ,
Power Grid ,
Renewable Energy ,
Technology Sector
When it comes to renewable energy, hydrogen is hailed as a pivotal resource in the zero-carbon game plan. Hydrogen energy is accessible, produces lower greenhouse gas emissions and can use existing gas infrastructure to power...more
3/26/2024
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Clean Energy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
Oil & Gas ,
Popular ,
Renewable Energy ,
Startups ,
Well Drilling
The Senate-passed bill authorizes and appropriates $9.5 billion for clean hydrogen research, development and demonstration programs to be managed by the Secretary of Energy.
The bulk of this funding—$8 billion—is...more
UK Government begins consultation process on a comprehensive plan to achieve a low-carbon hydrogen economy.
While over 30 countries have announced hydrogen roadmaps, the UK Hydrogen Strategy is unique in that it sets out...more
The current bill contains several provisions which would significantly alter the requirements of National Environmental Policy Act review, but it remains to be seen whether those changes will survive House review.
The...more
President Biden’s American Jobs Plan includes ambitious spending proposals and modifications of the tax code that will affect businesses in all sectors of the U.S. economy.
President Biden announced the American Jobs Plan...more
4/20/2021
/ Affordable Housing ,
Airports ,
Biden Administration ,
Bridges ,
Broadband ,
Carbon Capture and Sequestration ,
Clean Energy ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Storage ,
Highways ,
Infrastructure ,
Manufacturers ,
Power Grid ,
Public Transit ,
Railways ,
Research and Development ,
Roads ,
Supply Chain ,
Tax Code ,
Water
Plastic pollution and waste reduction are becoming key elements of the sustainability conversation.
Early movers are investing in plastic-reduction funds, technologies such as plastic to fuel and molecular recycling, or...more
8/31/2020
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Chemicals ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Infrastructure ,
Oil & Gas ,
Plastics ,
Pollution Control ,
Popular ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Recycling ,
State and Local Government ,
Sustainability
The EO directs federal agencies to invoke available emergency powers to expedite environmental review and permitting of infrastructure projects.
A recent Executive Order by President Trump directs agencies to expedite...more
6/16/2020
/ Clean Water Act ,
Department of Agriculture ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of the Interior ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Donald Trump ,
Endangered Species Act (ESA) ,
Executive Orders ,
Infrastructure ,
NEPA ,
Permits ,
US Army Corps of Engineers
What has happened since President Trump was inaugurated?
- In one of his first executive actions, President Trump has placed a freeze on new government hires (excepting the military). Based on information from Trump...more
2/1/2017
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Dakota Access Pipeline ,
Deregulation ,
Energy Policy ,
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FERC ,
Infrastructure ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
NERC ,
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ,
Paris Agreement ,
Pipelines ,
Renewable Energy ,
Secretary of Energy ,
Trans-Pacific Partnership ,
Trump Administration ,
Wind Power