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Energy sector holds its breath as nuclear power inches forward

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Energy sector holds its breath as nuclear power inches forward

Catch the latest energy news from around the Great Lakes region. Check back for these biweekly Energy News Roundups

Uncertainty abounds in the energy sector as President Donald Trump returns to office. In his inaugural address on Monday, Trump promised to “revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry.” Trump has already begun the process of reversing Biden-era policies meant to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles and reduce emissions from gas cars.

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Clean Technica

US DOE Invests $32 Million for Grid-Edge Technology and Smart Charge Management

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Six connected communities will demonstrate technology solutions to manage growing electric loads on the grid. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $32 million for six selected pilot projects that will support new load growth through grid-edge innovations and the ability of energy providers to right-size grid investments for … [continued]

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Great Lakes Now

Study shows smart watch wristbands contain PFAS, meanwhile EPA tracks nine new versions of ‘forever chemicals’

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Study shows smart watch wristbands contain PFAS, meanwhile EPA tracks nine new versions of ‘forever chemicals’

Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region. Check back for more PFAS news roundups every other week on our website.

A new study out of Notre Dame shows that some smart watch wristbands, often labeled as waterproof, contain unusually high levels of “forever chemicals.” In a university press release, it was noted that nine out of the 22 bands tested, showed elevated levels of a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS).

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Clean Technica Climate change

Charging Ahead: Key Geographical Clusters For Electric Trucks

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Key Takeaways: Focus on high-potential corridors with strong GDP, climate action, and low-carbon electricity Drill down to county-level data to align charging infrastructure with local needs Start with collaborative pilots and scalable microgrids to drive adoption When rolling out electric truck charging microgrids for depots and truck stops, a key … [continued]

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Clean Technica

U.S. Department of Energy Invests $45 Million to Support Regional Consortia Focused on Securing Domestic Critical Minerals and Materials

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DOE announced $45 million in funding for six projects to create regional consortia to accelerate the development of critical mineral and materials supply chains including novel nonfuel carbon-based products from secondary and unconventional feedstocks. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced … [continued]

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