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Thomas Built Buses just launched the second generation of its Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school bus originally unveiled in 2017 – here’s what’s new.

The White House announced today that President Joe Biden is banning new offshore oil and gas drilling along 625 million acres of US coastline, taking the total area of ocean he’s protected to 670 million acres.

Equinor has secured $3 billion to finance New York’s Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm, which will provide power for 500,000 homes when it comes online in 2027. It’s set to become the first offshore wind farm to connect directly to New York City’s grid.

The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation today reported record-breaking numbers in its monthly update for US EV sales and public charger availability in November 2024. Let’s break it down.

Puerto Rico kicked off 2025 with a harsh reminder of its fragile power grid. On New Year’s Eve, nearly the entire island – 90% – lost electricity, leaving over 1.3 million customers in the dark during holiday celebrations. Power was restored on January 1, but the blackout underscored an urgent need for reliable energy solutions.

In a move to help bolster Puerto Rico’s grid resilience, Convergent Energy and Power secured a conditional commitment from the US Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office for a massive solar and battery storage initiative in December. The DOE’s backing includes up to $559.4 million in loan guarantees, paving the way for Convergent to install both solar and standalone battery systems across the island.

Wisconsin’s first three EV fast charging stations using funding from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program are now online.

A new study published in the journal Renewable Energy uses data from the state of California to demonstrate that no blackouts occurred when wind-water-solar electricity supply exceeded 100% of demand on the state’s main grid for a record 98 of 116 days from late winter to early summer 2024 for an average (maximum) of 4.84 (10.1) hours per day.

Trina Solar has sold its Texas solar panel factory as the US scrutinizes Chinese companies cashing in on Inflation Reduction Act tax breaks.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a “free electric bank account with your name on it.” It’s packed with rebates and tax credits that help Americans purchase everything from EVs to solar and electrical appliances to heat pumps. Check out this easy-to-use IRA savings calculator from Rewiring America that tells you what you get – and when.

Renewable energy is now over 30% of total US utility-scale electrical generating capacity and on track to reach 37% by the end of 2027, according to data in two new end-of-the-year reports just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign.

At 5,228 meters (17,152 feet) above sea level, phase two of the world’s highest-altitude solar plus storage project has begun generating power, setting a new benchmark for renewable energy in extreme conditions.

Toyota just got a $4.5 million boost from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to make EV batteries more sustainable.

Ampion Renewable Energy has brought five community solar farms in Maine online, adding nearly 25 megawatts (MW) of clean energy to the grid and generating over 28 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually.

Walmart is working with community solar developer and operator Nexamp to build 31 community solar farms across the US.

Mingyang Smart Energy’s huge 16.6 megawatt (MW) OceanX, with its double-turbine, “V”-shaped floating wind platform, has begun operations.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, has signed the largest-ever virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) by a US city to help build a utility-scale solar farm in Illinois.

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) has approved Vista Sands Solar Farm, which will become the most powerful solar farm in the state.

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has unveiled a “Top 10” solar and storage priorities list for President-elect Trump and the 119th Congress – here’s what it wants.

Cyclic Materials, a cleantech company focused on metals recycling, has struck a multi-year deal with Swiss mining giant Glencore to supply recycled copper.

The collaboration is a step forward in making copper production more sustainable and meeting the skyrocketing demand for materials essential to clean energy technologies.

Nextracker just set a milestone in US clean energy manufacturing: It has delivered the first-ever solar trackers expected to meet 100% domestic content requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

Commercial rooftop solar developer Solar Landscape secured a record-breaking $847 million in 2024 to fund its largest-ever portfolio of commercial rooftop solar projects. This windfall will finance over 200 US installations and bring clean energy to the equivalent of more than 50,000 homes.