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Aviation Climate Taskforce and National Renewable Energy Laboratory Partner on Sustainable Aviation
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Aviation Climate Taskforce, Inc. (ACT) have announced a strategic partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance their collaborative efforts in advancing sustainable aviation technologies.
NREL, ORNL Analysis Finds Major Electricity-Saving Potential of Geothermal Heat Pumps
Researchers have found that installing geothermal heat pumps in about 70% of U.S. buildings could save up to 593 terawatt hours of electricity each year, equivalent to about 15% of the country’s current electricity use.
EV Drivers More Likely to Go For Solar Panels Too
Of EV owners, 25% also owned a photovoltaic system, while only 8% of the non-EV owners owned PVs, according to NREL’s new study.
Denmark Establishes Green Fuels Alliance with India
The initiative strives to support the countries’ collaboration in meeting their carbon neutrality targets while promoting sustainable energy growth in India.
Major Grid-Scale Texas Battery Storage Project Complete
The project is one of the largest of its kind in the U.S., will support affordable clean energy and a resilient grid for ERCOT.
Turning Trash into Treasure: Research Reveals $4 Billion Lost from Cardboard, Paper Waste
The study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory shows that of the estimated 110 million metric tons of paper and cardboard waste generated across the United States in 2019, approximately 56% ended up in landfills, while 38% was recycled, and the remainder was incinerated.
Google’s First Geothermal Project Goes Live
The company is setting its sights on geothermal energy, with the first project providing carbon-free energy to Google’s data centers in Nevada.
DOE Offers $275 Million for Domestic Clean Energy Supply Chains
The funding will support seven projects, all of which are taking place in former coal communities across the country.
Air Force Pursues Geothermal Energy Prototype Facilities
“Our pursuit of energy resilience in the Air Force is unyielding, and this is just the beginning,” says AF OEA Director Kirk Phillips.