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How Origami, Acrylic Skins, and Flexible Flaps Are Advancing Wave Energy The U.S. Department of Energy is investing in a new kind of flexible wave energy technology that could convert ocean waves into clean electricity and help power coastal communities, marine research, and even a future clean energy grid.

Hello USSI alumni and Happy New Year. Here is a guide on tax credits for 2024 and beyond. Excellent resource to help plan your projects!

Federal Solar Tax Credits for Businesses This webpage provides an overview of the federal investment and production tax credits for businesses that own solar facilities, including both photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) energy generation technologies.

N.Y.C.’s Gas Ban Takes Fight Against Climate Change to the Kitchen New York will become the nation’s largest city to enact a ban on gas heat and stoves in new buildings. It’s a major step away from fossil fuels that is expected to influence wider markets.

After 3 unplanned shutdowns at Turkey Point nuclear plant, feds launch ‘special inspection’ After three unplanned nuclear reactor shutdowns over three days this month, federal regulators have launched a “special inspection” at Florida Power & Light’s Turkey Point plant.

It’s time to declare a state of emergency for Biscayne Bay, advocates say Biscayne Bay is in a health crisis. It’s gasping for air. It’s at a tipping point. It’s doomed.

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FERC Unanimously Dismisses Effort to Undermine Solar Net Metering All four FERC commissioners voted to dismiss a petition to declare solar net metering policies illegal.