Tag: Jennifer M. Granholm

State, Local Governments Receive Grants for Clean Energy Initiatives

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 15, 2024 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Jul 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $18.5 million awarded to four states and 20 local governments through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Applications remain open for future rounds of funding. Governments receiving awards will use program funds to conduct energy assessments and efficiency upgrades at community centers and schools, install solar […]

DOE Offers States $50M to Boost Smart Manufacturing Facilities

By Joe Bebon, Editor Apr 5, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 5, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $50 million in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for states to ensure that smart manufacturing technologies and high-performance computing are more accessible by domestic manufacturing firms. The State Manufacturing Leadership Program aims to remove existing barriers that prevent innovative, data-driven tools and technologies from being used by small- and medium-sized […]