Cleaner hydrogen production hubs in California, the Pacific NW and the Appalachian region—of seven DOE picked last
year to negotiate hundreds of millions of
dollars in federal project support—are the first
to receive initial funding awards.
North America’s first clean hydrogen powered microgrid and home was completed in October 2022. The nearly 2,000-sq-ft home serves as a demonstration of hydrogen’s capabilities when used in pure form or as a blend to fuel energy systems.
The U.S. Energy Dept. updates its strategy to cut emissions with clean hydrogen, but the Treasury Dept. won't propose until summer rules on how emissions from its production are counted when awarding critical project tax incentives outlined in the 2022 climate law.
With demand for construction equipment running high amidst a busy few years of construction, the hunger for new machines was visible at the triennial CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show, held March 14-18 in Las Vegas.
With demand for equipment running high, contractors looking to restock fleets found a range of alternative fuel options throughout the triennial equipment show.
Kiewit is set to build expansion of Nebraska clean materials plant, the first non-nuclear power project since 2016 to gain yellow-light commitment under innovative federal clean energy loan program.