Kentucky School Selected in First Round of Renew America's School's Grant

Greenup County School District has been awarded $14.M for energy efficient school improvements such as new roofs, window and lighting replacements, solar panel installations, and the creation of a Green Energy Pathway for high school students.

This competitive award is a part of the $500 million Renew America’s Schools program, which aims to help K-12 public schools across the country make energy improvements that lower utilities costs, reduce emissions, and create healthier learning environments for students and teachers.  .

Annual NEED Youth Energy Conference and Awards

Five schools from Kentucky were recognized at the 2023 Youth Energy Conference and Awards.

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KYTC Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Purchases has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Kentucky’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program. The purpose of the RFP is to seek proposals for the planning, deployment, operation and maintenance of Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Stations (EVSE Stations) throughout Kentucky, as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.

This solicitation and any attachments and addenda can be found on the Kentucky Vendor Self-Service website. Account registration is not needed to access the RFP solicitation.

To view these documents:

• Click “View Published Solicitations.”
• In the Keyword Search enter 2300000290 and click “Search.”
• Click the hyperlinked RFP-605-2300000290 to view the solicitation.
• Click on the “Attachments” tab to download all associated documents.

Proposers are welcome to formally submit questions regarding the RFP, which must be submitted in accordance with Section 2.3. Questions are due no later than July 13, 2023 and should be submitted via email to Laura.Hagan@ky.gov.

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Biden- Harris Administration Announces $150 Million for States to Train Residential Energy Efficiency Contractors Through Investing in America

Funded by the President’s Inflation Reduction Act, the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants Program will provide $150 million in grants for states to reduce the cost of training, testing, and certifying residential energy efficiency and electrification contractors.

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PJM's Winter Storm Elliott Event Analysis and Recommendation Report

Detailed overview of the impact of December 23-25th's Winter storm Elliott on the electric grid.

Save Energy, Save Money, and Save the Planet

Welcome to the DOE Energy Savings Hub, where you can explore ways to take control of your energy costs, make your home safer and more comfortable, and help save the planet. No matter who you are or where you live, clean energy and energy efficient consumer choices are available now, and the Department of Energy is working to make them more affordable and accessible. 

Commercializing Advanced Nuclear Reactors Explained in Five Charts

There are only a few options for clean, firm power and nuclear energy is a proven asset that can deliver this at scale. The five charts in this article explain how it could happen.

Energy Communities Alliance

Energy Communities Alliance brings together local government officials to share information, establish policy positions, and promote community interests to address an increasingly complex set of constituent, environmental, regulatory, and economic development needs.