The U.S. Department of Energy on Nov. 25 announced that up to $30 million is available to accelerate the interconnection process for new energy generation through the introduction of artificial intelligence techniques.

Austin Energy recently provided details on its new Solar Standard Offer program, which will allow commercial property owners to either host solar panels on their rooftops or lease their roof space to third-party solar developers.

The Denton, Texas, City Council recently approved amendments to power purchase agreements and land leases with Core Scientific.

Public power utilities are participating in hydropower projects that will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.

The Department of Energy, through its Loan Programs Office, on Nov. 25 announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $4.9 billion to Grain Belt Express LLC to help finance a high-voltage direct current transmission project.

Residents of 32 municipalities will soon receive greener power thanks to a new supply arrangement negotiated by the municipalities' wholesale electric provider, the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, IMEA said on Nov. 22.