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Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion

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The United States is not building enough transmission lines to connect regional power networks. The goal is to keep the lights on at a low cost by utilizing an efficient mix of power plants. First, building such connections opens the door for competitors who may sell lower-priced power into their region.

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DOE awards $34M to 19 projects to advance clean hydrogen

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plans to develop a novel membrane system from Osmoses’ proprietary polymer composition that can produce enriched oxygen from air for integration into modular gasification systems for low-cost hydrogen production. The team intends to demonstrate high-purity (greater than 98% by volume, preferably above 99.5%

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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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This year alone, Xcel Energy has released a suite of programs to help residential and commercial customers make the transition to electric vehicles and lower certain costs. Xcel Energy will also build, own, and operate a limited number of public fast charging stations where gaps are identified.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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SuperTruck II builds on the successful SuperTruck I program, which has already led to more than twenty fuel saving technologies that have reached the commercial market, said Acting Assistant Secretary David Friedman. Accelerated Development and Deployment of LowCost Automotive Mg Sheet Components (Area of Interest 3).

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DOE awarding $72M to 27 projects to develop and advance carbon capture technologies, including direct air capture

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University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center (Grand Forks, ND) will complete an initial engineering design for a hybrid capture system and estimate associated costs for retrofitting the Red Trail Energy ethanol plant. DOE Funding: $1,500,000; Non-DOE Funding: $405,328; Total: $1,905,328.

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DOE selects 16 projects for funding to develop post-combustion carbon capture technologies

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The applicant proposes to design, build, and test an integrated bench-scale system that combines the attributes of the bio- catalyst, carbonic anhydrase, and ultrasound technology for reducing the energy required to remove the captured CO 2 from the solvent. University of North Dakota. Awardee Project description.

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