Daily Archive: August 11, 2023

The White House and Department of Energy (DOE) recently laid the foundation for two monumental home energy upgrade initiatives: the Home Efficiency Rebates program, which offers up to $8,000 to households, and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, which provides up to $14,000. These rebate programs — made possible by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction […]

How tax incentives and updated standards are changing home construction.

Jaguar Land Rover North America is facing a class action lawsuit regarding its electric I-Pace due to faulty battery packs.

Some think that Tesla could finally be preparing to launch its Model 3 “Highland,” which is expected to feature simplified components and, potentially, a lower price tag. In recent weeks, a few sources have reported that Tesla has filed for registration for the refreshed Model 3 in China, and others say it could be released […]

The Department of Energy is providing $1.1 billion to fund two direct air capture sites, one in Texas and one in Louisiana.

Researchers Use Real-Time Digital Twin To Deploy Advanced Microgrid Cordova, like so many other cities in Alaska, is not connected to a larger energy system. It is a microgrid, withstanding earthquakes, tsunamis, avalanches, volcanic eruptions, and winter superstorms to deliver power to 2,700 residents and robust fishing and tourism industries. But unlike other cities, Cordova […]

In the first half of 2023, developers added 16.8 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric generating capacity to the U.S. power grid, according to our latest inventory of electric generators. Developers plan to bring an additional 35.2 GW of capacity online in the second half of the year. Operating capacity: Solar power accounted for the largest share, […]

The iconic SUV’s current powertrains aren’t futureproof.