PG&E lands $15B federal loan guarantee to expand clean energy

Published on December 17, 2024

The Biden administration is rushing to get funding for major clean energy projects out of the door before the Trump administration takes over — and big utilities are its latest focus. On Tuesday, the Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $15 billion…

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New report reveals fashion industry’s reliance on fracked gas from Texas

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