Trump boasts about a planned $90 billion investment in a Pennsylvania data center
In the ongoing pursuit of a greener future, several significant developments are taking place across the United States. Here's a snapshot of some of the latest news in the realm of renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
A community group in Newark, New Jersey, has taken legal action against a local sewerage commission, contesting the construction of a new natural gas power plant. The lawsuit, reported by NJ Spotlight News, highlights concerns over the environmental impact of the project.
Meanwhile, in New York City, window heat pumps are making a difference in apartments. These innovative systems provide more even heat and use an impressive 87% less energy compared to steam-heated units, as reported by Heatmap.
Moving east, Maryland school districts are set to receive state grants to support the deployment of electric school buses. Seven districts will benefit from this initiative, as announced by the Baltimore Sun.
In Connecticut, plans for one of New England's largest battery storage facilities have been withdrawn due to opposition from local residents and officials, according to the CT Mirror.
On the political front, three Republican Congressmen have requested an investigation into potential national security risks associated with offshore wind projects, as reported by WBFF.
President Trump and Senator Dave McCormick have announced $90 billion in private-sector investments in data center development, a move that could significantly impact the tech sector, as reported by ABC27.
New York's grid operator has called on demand response programs and bought emergency energy supplies during the peak day of June's heatwave, as reported by RTO Insider. This strategy aims to maintain grid stability during periods of high demand.
Delaware environmental regulators are currently investigating oil refinery emissions of sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide, as reported by Spotlight Delaware.
Maryland is facing criticism for failing to account for diesel backup generators used by universities, hospitals, and other infrastructure, as reported by Inside Climate News.
In positive news, EV-maker Rivian plans to build six new charging stations near Bangor, Maine, catering to "wilder destinations," as reported by the Bangor Daily News.
Massachusetts-based Boston Metal has raised $51 million in funding for its first commercial operation, a facility in Brazil that uses electricity rather than fossil fuels to extract valuable minerals without producing any greenhouse gas emissions, as reported by Latitude Media.
Labor leaders in New York have praised Governor Kathy Hochul's push for nuclear power and seeming openness to more natural gas pipelines, as reported by E&E News.
Astrobotic, a Pittsburgh-based company, has received a NASA contract to develop solar installations on the moon, as reported by TribLive.
Maine is considering an unusual source for renewable energy: PFAS-contaminated sites. The state is seeking to buy renewable energy from these sites, as reported by News Center Maine.
The company planning to build nine new electric vehicle charging stations in Maine remains unidentified, as no such information was provided in the search results.
These developments underscore the ongoing commitment to sustainable energy and infrastructure across the United States. As more projects are announced and implemented, we can look forward to a greener future.
