Tags: US Department of Energy
US Mining Companies Rush to Secure Loans Over Fears of Trump's Potential Return and Block Funding
US miners and battery recyclers are rushing to secure government loans before January due to concerns that a re-elected Donald Trump could block crucial funding for domestic mineral production.
California sets new LED standards; promises huge long-term benefits
California becomes the pioneer state with new LED standards in place. The new regulation replaces the old traditional directional bulbs with the more expensive but energy-efficient LED ones. While more expensive, California Energy Commission promises huge benefits in terms of a bulb's longevity and, more importantly, electric bills.
US Energy Department awards $17M to clean energy businesses
The US Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded $17 million to clean energy businesses across 13 states to tackle the big problem of energy consumption.
Samsung invests in American nanotech firm XG Sciences to co-develop next-gen batteries
Seoul, South Korea-based startup investor Samsung Ventures invested an undisclosed amount in Michigan, US-based nanotech firm XG Sciences to co-develop more advanced batteries for consumer electronics.