Timothy Gardner
US awards up to $2.2 billion to speed clean-hydrogen development
U.S. awards $2.2B for Gulf Coast and Midwest hydrogen hubs to advance clean energy, cut emissions, and boost energy security.
Trump pick Rubio could harden oil sanctions on Iran, Venezuela
Trump’s appointment of Rubio as secretary of state signals stricter oil sanctions on Iran and Venezuela, tempered by China concerns.
Trump names ex-congressman Lee Zeldin to run Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he will appoint former congressman Lee Zeldin to run the Environmental Protection Agency.
Washington state vote a harbinger for wider carbon markets
The Washington carbon market has raised more than $2 billion for transit, wildfire protection, and salmon protection since its 2023 launch.
US grants $428 million to clean energy projects in communities that relied on coal
Many of the projects are in states that have leaned Republican in recent elections or are battleground states.
US opens applications for $900 million for small nuclear reactors
The U.S. opened applications for $900M in funding to deploy small modular nuclear reactors, aimed at boosting clean energy.
Amazon.com joins push for nuclear power to meet data center demand
Amazon partners with X-Energy to develop small modular reactors for data centers, aiming for 960 MW capacity and exploring more projects.
US offers EVgo conditional $1.05 billion loan for EV chargers
U.S. offers EVgo a $1.05 billion loan guarantee to build 7,500 EV chargers, focusing on marginalized urban communities.
US funds four power grid projects with $1.5 billion
The US government announced that public funding will enhance grid resilience and connect customers to clean energy.
