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Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused

Nov. 26, 2024 11:07 AM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy will make a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian Automotive to build a factory in Georgia that had stalled as the startup electric vehicle maker struggled to become profitable. It's...

Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears

Oct. 18, 2024 14:47 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is shelling out billions of dollars for clean energy and approving major offshore wind projects as officials race to secure major climate initiatives before President Joe Biden's term comes to an end. Biden wants to establish a legacy for...

Amazon, Google make dueling nuclear investments to power data centers with clean energy

Oct. 16, 2024 22:56 PM EDT

Amazon on Wednesday said that it was investing in small nuclear reactors, coming just two days after a similar announcement by Google, as both tech giants seek new sources of carbon-free electricity to meet surging demand from data centers and artificial intelligence. The plans come...

The US government announces $861 million for two solar farms in Puerto Rico

Oct. 16, 2024 12:04 PM EDT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy announced an $861 million loan guarantee on Wednesday to build two solar photovoltaic farms in Puerto Rico as persistent power outages plague the U.S. territory. The project would be located in the southern coastal towns of...