07.26 Good Clean Energy News
Colorado Funds Zero-Emissions Buses
Colorado is getting over $50 million from the federal government to upgrade bus systems! The funds will help replace old buses, build new facilities, and buy zero-emissions buses. Loveland, Fort Collins, Telluride, Gunnison Valley, Durango, Archuleta County, Roaring Fork Valley, Gypsum, and Greeley are all set to benefit from this grant, making public transport safer, cleaner, and more accessible.
Read more: Colorado receives over $50 million in federal funding to improve public transportation
NJ Transit Funds Solar for Electric Buses
NJ Transit just got a massive $99.5 million federal grant to build a bus-charging station with solar canopies at its Meadowlands Bus Garage! This project is a major step towards Governor Phil Murphy's goal of 100% zero-emission buses by 2032.
Read more: Does NJ Transit have electric buses? Yes, and a $100M grant will help
Solar Panels Save $691 a Year
Switching to solar panels can save homeowners about $691 a year, especially in the West where electricity prices are higher. This new study highlights the benefits of rooftop solar, especially for low-income households.
Read more: Solar panels can generate $691 a year in homeowner savings, study says – Orange County Register
California Approved Offshore Wind Plan
California has approved a bold new plan to develop massive floating offshore wind farms. This ambitious project aims to generate 25 gigawatts of clean energy by 2045, transforming parts of Humboldt Bay and Morro Bay.
Dominion Invests $160M in Offshore Wind
Dominion Energy is buying Avangrid's Kitty Hawk North Wind lease for $160 million, boosting its offshore wind portfolio. This comes as a report forecasts $65 billion in U.S. offshore wind investment.
White House Funds $1.7B for EV Factory Conversions
The Biden administration is granting $1.7 billion to nearly a dozen U.S. auto factories to convert them for electric vehicle (EV) production. This funding aims to revitalize older plants, bolster EV manufacturing, and support good-paying jobs.
Read more: White House unveils $1.7B to convert factories for EV production - E&E News by POLITICO
Sources
Buggle, Sadie. "Colorado Receives over $50 Million in Federal Funding to Improve Public Transportation." KRDO, 10 July 2024, https://krdo.com/news/2024/07/10/colorado-receives-over-50-million-in-federal-funding-to-improve-public-transportation/.
Wilson, Colleen. "Does NJ Transit Have Electric Buses? Yes, and This $100M Grant Will Advance It." NorthJersey.com, 10 July 2024, https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/07/10/does-nj-transit-have-electric-buses/74336947007/?utm_medium=email.
Krieger, Lisa M. "Solar Panels Can Generate $691 a Year in Homeowner Savings, Study Says." The Orange County Register, 9 July 2024, https://www.ocregister.com/2024/07/09/are-solar-panels-a-good-investment-new-berkeley-study-offers-an-answer-2/?utm_medium=email.
Cart, Julie. "California Has Just Approved a New Blueprint for Offshore Wind. The Massive Projects Will Cost Billions." Cal Matters, 10 July 2024, https://calmatters.org/environment/2024/07/california-offshore-wind-plan-approved/?utm_medium=email.
DiGangi, Diana. "Dominion to Pay $160M for Avangrid Offshore Wind Lease as Report Describes New Industry Momentum." Utility Dive, 10 July 2024, https://www.utilitydive.com/news/dominion-avangrid-deal-kitty-hawk-offshore-wind-momentum/720929/?utm_medium=email.
Ferris, David. "White House Unveils $1.7B to Convert Factories for EV Production." E&E News, 11 July 2024, https://www.eenews.net/articles/white-house-unveils-1-7b-to-convert-factories-for-ev-production/?utm_medium=email.
