Xcel Energy Says Data Center Growth Won’t Get in the Way of 2040 Clean Energy Target in Minnesota
A top executive speaking at a regulatory workshop in October said the company can serve data centers and meet its clean energy mandate, but it might need to extend the life of natural gas plants. Read the full article here.
Rivian Gets $6.6 Billion Conditional Loan Approval to Build Georgia EV Plant
Rivian said on Monday it has received conditional approval for a loan of up to $6.6 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy to build the electric vehicle maker’s production facility in Georgia. Read the full article here.
As Meijer Works to Increase EV-Charging Reach, Retailers are Starting to See Benefits
Grocery and convenience-store merchants report a traffic boost after adding charging areas. Read the full article here.
Inside Minnesota’s Clean Energy Revolution
A public-private partnership aims to supercharge the state’s clean energy sector. New business formation is central to the effort. Read the full article here.
Governor Healey Signs Climate Law to Advance Clean Energy Transition, Create Jobs and Lower Costs
Historic reforms to how clean energy is permitted will accelerate progress toward climate goals and ensure siting is informed by environmental justice. Read the full article here.
MA Legislature Passes Sweeping Climate Legislation: Omnibus Bill and Climatetech Investments
Today, the Massachusetts Legislature responded to our collective call for climate action by passing both an expansive omnibus climate bill and substantial climatetech investments in the Economic Development Bill. After the legislation stalled at the end of the formal session in July, the House and Senate met the urgency of the moment and found common ground. Read […]
Metro Transit Aims to Boost Service, Attract New Riders; Success Could be a Climate Victory
Metro Transit’s Network Now plan aims to increase bus and train service 35% by the end of 2027. The agency wants to get feedback from riders across the Twin Cities. Read the full article here.
Veterans Bring Highly Sought Skills to Iowa’s Clean Energy Workforce
Officials say there’s ‘carryover’ between military and energy careers. Read the full article here.
GM Surges Past 300,000 EVs Sold in the U.S.
In October 2024, General Motors reached an important milestone, surpassing 300,000 electric vehicles sold in the U.S since 2016. Across North America, the number rises to more than 370,000. GM is now the number two seller of EVs in the third quarter in the U.S. Read the full article here.
Electrification Coalition Applauds EPA Clean Ports Program Grants, Launches evPORT Online Procurement Portal
Today, President Joe Biden is announcing $3 billion in grants for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Ports Program at an event at the Port of Baltimore. Upon this announcement, the Electrification Coalition (EC) and Sourcewell are excited to launch evPORT to support ports with procurement and implementation. This new one-stop online portal allows ports nationwide to […]