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Xcel Terms First Phase of Sodium-Sulfur Battery Wind Energy Storage Test Project Successful

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Xcel Energy has released the preliminary results from its wind-to-battery (W2B) storage project in Minnesota, and termed the technology successful. We have proved that this technology can perform the functions of storage that we were looking for to help us manage the variability of wind energy on our operating system.

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Why Schools Should Electrify Their Bus Fleets

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However, the growth in renewable energy sources – like solar, hydro and wind power – across the United States is also helping to eliminate emissions associated with the charging of EVs. Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based agency, has pre-vetted and pre-negotiated competitive pricing for electric vehicle charging stations and services.

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Departments of Energy and Interior award nearly $17M for advanced hydropower technologies

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Sixteen projects in 11 states were selected through a competitive grant process for their ability to contribute to the development of innovative technologies that produce hydropower more efficiently, reduce costs and increase sustainable hydropower generation. Regents of the University of Minnesota. Argonne National Laboratory.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Transit agencies began submitting their proposals after the FTA announced rules for the Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) grant program as part of the Recovery Act last March. Since President Obama signed ARRA into law in February, grants totaling more than $7.2 The DOT is making $48.1

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ARPA-E Awards $151M to 37 Projects for Transformative Energy Research

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The awarded grants will go to projects with lead researchers in 17 states. Renewable Power (4 projects). Planar Na-beta Batteries for Renewable Integration and Grid Applications. DOE grant: $7,200,000). DOE grant: $6,949,624). DOE grant:$5,349,932). DOE Grant: $4,000,000). DOE grant: $1,999,447).

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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The legislation would also provide new incentives for domestic oil and gas drilling, nuclear power plant construction, carbon capture and storage, and renewable energy sources like wind and solar. states (Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) and one Canadian province (Manitoba). Another three U.S.

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