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New Legislation to Invest $1B to Advance Marine Energy Toward Full Scale Commercialization

Eco Wave Power has welcomed Representatives Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) for the introduction of the Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act, legislation that would invest $1 billion to advance marine energy toward full scale commercialization.

New Resource Readies US States and Utilities for Grid Resilience Events

Society is increasingly dependent on electricity for essential services. The Energy Information Administration (Short Term Energy Outlook) and many utilities are projecting surging electricity demand from data centers and new manufacturing facilities, leading to expected all-time highs in nationwide electricity consumption.

GA Drilling Partners with Petrobras to Deliver Efficiency in Deep Drilling Process

GA Drilling, has entered into a technical cooperation program with Petrobras. In cooperation with Cenpes, Petrobras’ research, development, and innovation center, the partnership aims to revolutionize the geothermal industry by bringing a next-generation downhole drilling system to fruition.

Zooz Power set to open fifth ultra-fast EV charging site in Germany

Zooz Power , a provider of flywheel-based boosters power management solution that enables ultra-fast multi-ports EV charging, is experiencing significant growth in Germany, due to the popularity of its ZoozTER-100s at four sites, with a fifth one confirmed to open soon.

Los Angeles County Awards ICF $17 Million Energy Efficiency Contract

The Los Angeles County Southern California Regional Energy Network recently awarded a contract to global consulting and technology services provider ICF to design and deliver their full portfolio of residential energy efficiency programs. The recompete contract has a value of $17 million and a term of nearly three years. 

West Virginia Hydrogen Hub Coalition Announces $30 Million Award

Senators Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Governor Jim Justice (R-WV), and former U.S. Representative David McKinley (R-WV) announced the initial $30 million of the total $925 million award was released from the Department of Energy to officially launch the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub ) in West Virginia.

Quinbrook exceeds target for Net Zero Power Strategy raising $3 billion in capital commitments

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a global investment manager focused exclusively on the infrastructure needed for the energy transition, has secured a total of $3 billion of new capital commitments in aggregate across the Net Zero Power Fund and co-investment vehicles for the NZPF strategy.  

Eco Wave Power wins EDF Pulse Award 

Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of onshore wave energy developer Eco Wave Power, has been presented with a gold medal award by Luc Rémont, CEO of EDF after winning the 2024 EDF Pulse Awards 10th edition, in the category of “Developing a Profitable Decentralised Energy System”.

Tidal Energy Scheme Trials Solar Powered Bird Tracker

Specially developed miniature solar powered devices have been fitted onto birds off the coast of Ynys Môn, to track their migration and behavior patterns. Part of the ongoing marine characterization research (MCRP) project led by Menter Môn, the information gathered will help ensure that tidal energy devices within the Morlais scheme are deployed safely.

Companies Unveil Brittlebush Solar Park in Arizona

EDP Renewables North America, Salt River Project and Meta have unveiled the 200 megawatt (MW) Brittlebush Solar Park located near the town of Coolidge, Arizona. The project's total capacity will be dedicated to supporting Meta's data center in Mesa, Arizona. Brittlebush represents the third renewable energy partnership between EDPR NA and Meta.

New York
NY Governor Announces Start of Construction on Offshore Wind Project

NY Gov. Hochul announced the start of construction on New York’s largest offshore wind project, Sunrise Wind, a 924-megawatt project developed by Ørsted. Once completed, the project will provide enough clean energy to power approximately 600,000 New York homes.

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