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Dominion Energy & Duke Energy cancel $8B Atlantic Coast Pipeline due to delays and cost uncertainty

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Dominion Energy and Duke Energy announced the cancelation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) due to ongoing delays and increasing cost uncertainty which threaten the economic viability of the project. The $8-billion project is a partnership between the regional energy companies Dominion Energy and Duke Energy.

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Chip-enabled raised pavement markers support autonomous driving in tough conditions, remote areas

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Increased energy consumption from autonomous vehicle (AV) sensors and computational load as well as upfront costs of sensors are barriers to broad AV adoption. This work presents the initial development and evaluation of a novel energy efficient infrastructure-based sensor. —Zachary Asher Resources S. Sharma et al.

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DOE selects 7 gasification projects for funding; focus on reducing cost of coal conversion

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The Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has selected seven projects to receive funding through NETL’s Gasification System Program. Montana State University. DOE: $876,293 Non DOE: $219,074 Total: $1,095,367 (20% cost share). Bio-gasification of Coal to Methane. Lead organization.

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DOE awards $97M to 33 bioenergy research and development projects

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $97 million in funding for 33 projects that will support high-impact technology research and development to accelerate the bioeconomy. Earth Energy Renewables, LLC. Topic 2: Waste to Energy Strategies for the Bioeconomy. Montana State University. Project title.

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NREL study suggests cost gap for Western renewables could narrow by 2025

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A new Energy Department study conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) indicates that by 2025 wind and solar power electricity generation could become cost-competitive without federal subsidies, if new renewable energy development occurs in the most productive locations.

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DOE to award $10.2M to 16 solid oxide fuel cell projects

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) has selected 16 projects to receive $10.2 Montana State University. million in funding to advance solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology. DOE: $299,055; Non-DOE: $74,764; Total: $373,819. DOE: $287,217 Non-DOE: $71,804 Total: $359,021.

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DOE selects 16 research projects for more than $19M in funding to advance Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology

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The Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has selected 16 solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology research projects for a total of more than $19 million ($19,358,915) in funding. FuelCell Energy, Inc. DOE: $200,000 Non DOE: $91,152 Total: $291,152 (31% cost share). FuelCell Energy, Inc.

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