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Bipartisan governors group asks Congress for tech-neutral energy permitting reforms
A bipartisan group of more than a dozen governors released a package of reform priorities to improve federal permitting and regulatory processes for critical energy infrastructure projects. In a letter to congressional committee leaders, the National Governors Association, co-chaired by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, called on Congress to enact reforms…
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New report finds utility rate increase requests and approvals doubled in 2025
A new Q3 2025 analysis by nonprofit organization PowerLines shows utility rate increase requests and approvals total more than $34 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, more than double the $16 billion in requests and approvals over the same period in 2024. This figure includes $5.1 billion in requested or approved rate increases…
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New Jersey expands building retrofit grant program to cover solar + storage upgrades
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently approved a new program aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs. The Reducing Emissions through Retrofits, Optimization, Fuel-Switching and Innovative Technologies (RETROFIT NJ) Grant Program will support multi-pronged, large-scale retrofit projects that enable holistic energy improvements, including solar + storage, for buildings, campuses and multi-building…
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Weidmuller releases all-in-one cutting and stripping tool
Weidmuller USA has introduced swifty CS (Cut and Strip), a fast and effortless solution for cutting and stripping cables. Now one tool can do the job instead of three. The combo swifty CS cutting and stripping attachment simply slides onto any uninsulated screwdriver with a 3.5-mm blade diameter so panel builders can start working immediately…
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Billie Eilish grant program makes solar project possible for West Philadelphia youth organization
On October 24, youth empowerment organization YEAH Philly, in partnership with RE-volv, Good Energy Collaborative (GEC) and GreenBrilliance, hosted a community celebration for its new 12-kW solar array that will meet 100% of YEAH Philly’s electricity needs. Thanks to Billie Eilish and her fans, through Eilish’s Changemaker Program, a grant was made to RE-volv via REVERB,…
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