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MBL begins first test of tropical seaweed farming for biofuels production

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A team of researchers led by Loretta Roberson, associate scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, has installed the first seaweed farm in Puerto Rico and US tropical waters. Puerto Rico has stable warm temperatures and ample sunlight year-round, as well as a wide range of exposure to prevailing winds and waves.

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Altairnano to provide 2MW Li-ion storage system for solar project in Puerto Rico

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will provide a 2MW ALTI-ESS Advantage advanced energy storage system to provide ramp-rate control for smoothing the power fluctuations associated with photovoltaic applications in addition to frequency regulation for the San Fermin 26 MW photovoltaic solar farm in Loiza, Puerto Rico. Altair Nanotechnologies Inc.

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EPA awards $8M in FY2014 clean diesel grants in 21 states, Puerto Rico

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $8 million to communities in 21 states and Puerto Rico to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines through the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act ( DERA ) program. Puerto Rico. Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

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First 35 State plans to build out EV charging infrastructure approved; more than $900M in FY22 and FY23 funding

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The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the approval—ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program ( earlier post )—of 35 Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plans from States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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See the Latest on NEVI 2023

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Under the NEVI program, all states (as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) have access to NEVI formula funding. and Puerto Rico) submitted EV infrastructure deployment plans. Data submission requirements to identify charger station use, reliability and cost information.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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Tesla Model 3 Highland is now available in the United States , Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The RWD variants starts at $38,990 while the Model 3 Highland Dual-Motor AWD costs $45,990 before options. Tesla launched the Model 3 Highland RWD and Dual-Motor AWD variants in North America.

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BREAKING: Tesla Model 3 Highland goes live in North America

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As of writing, the upgraded Model 3 is now available for order in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Pearl White Multicoat and Blue Multicoat paint costs an extra $1,000, Solid Black paint costs an extra $1,500, and Ultra Red paint is a $2,000 option.