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Microgrid

Powering up Californians Act Is Signed Into Law

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the Powering Up Californians Act, authored by State Senator Josh Becker (D-13), which removes a key barrier to achieving Califo…

Solar Power Plant

US Solar Company Suniva to Restart Idled Factory Thanks to Biden Climate Law

Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden walks past solar panels while touring the Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiat…

Green Hydrogen

Queensland Introduces New Green Hydrogen Laws for Transport Sector

The new Queensland hydrogen laws will open up sustainable options for the transport and haulage industryThe Queensland government has passed legislation that wi…

United States

Historic Wave Energy Legislation Signed Into Law by California Governor Gavin Newsom

California took a step forward in harnessing ocean energy as Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Senate Bill 605, known as SB 605, into law.SB 605, whic…

Offshore Wind Power

California Law Launches West Coast Offshore Wind Market

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1373 into law, a clean energy bill authorizing the Department of Water Resources to serve as a new central procurement entity for la…

Wave Energy

Governor Newsom Signs Altasea-Sponsored Wave Energy Legislation Into Law

California Governor Gavin Newsom today signed SB 605 into law, marking a significant step forward in bringing a new renewable energy resource to the state and f…

Nuclear Reactor

Swedish Nuclear: Government Moves to Change Law

A bill to amend Sweden's legislation on nuclear power has been introduced by the country's government in parliament. It aims to remove the current law l…

Electric Vehicles

Ireland's EV Surge Outpaces Most of Europe

New analysis has revealed that Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) growth in Ireland over the past year has surged ahead of most major European countries.The data, a…

Hydrogen Fuel Vehicle

California Lawmakers Reach $106 Million Hydrogen Fuel Deal

Though H2 cars and trucks are nearly non-existent on the state’s roads, the funds are looking forward.A new California program will be providing 15% of a …

Geothermal Drilling

New York State Passes Law to Facilitate Deeper Geothermal Drilling

NYSE, Wall Street, New York (source: flickr/ b00nj, creative commons)New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into legislation S6604 which, along with co…

Nuclear Reactor

US court dismisses Westinghouse case against Korea

A US district court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Westinghouse Electric Company seeking to prevent Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) and its parent company …

Hydrogen Fuel Stations

California Commits $106 Million for Hydrogen Fueling Stations

California lawmakers have agreed to set aside 15% of funds from a billion-dollar climate program. The funds, totaling an estimated $106 million, will be dedicat…

Electric Vehicles

Why US Adopts New EV Rules

An electric vehicle is charged in Rosemead, California, United States, on April 12, 2023. [Photo/VCG]On August 16, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Inf…

Geothermal Power Project

GDC Signs Cooperation Agreement for Geothermal Development in Malawi

GDC MD and CEO Mr. Paul Ngugi (l) and Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) LTD CEO Mr. William Liabunya (r) at the CFA signing (source: GDC)The Geothermal De…

Energy Storage Project

Huayou, Vale Commit to Indonesian Huali Mhp Project

Major Chinese battery metals producer Huayou Cobalt has signed a definitive agreement with Vale Indonesia (PTVI) to develop a production plant for mixed hydroxi…