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Minnesota is a leader in renewable energy - getting 54% of its electricity from zero-carbon sources last year, according to the 2024 Minnesota Energy Factsheet released today. The annual report comes from Clean Energy Economy Minnesota and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy. Amelia Cerling-Hennes, managing director of public affairs with Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, said that s 12% better than the national average. .
New federal funding aims to revolutionize solar energy access within New Mexico s Native American communities and benefit the state overall. The Environmental Protection Agency s $7 billion "Solar for All" program is designed to create new or expanded low-income solar programs. Talia Martin, co-executive director of the National Tribal Program for GRID Alternatives, said the funding will help bridge the clean energy gap in Native American communities. .
Avangrid, Inc. , a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today issued a statement from Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra on the groundbreaking of a new manufacturing facility.
The Department of Energy and multiple lawmakers say New Mexico is on the cusp of leading the way in solar manufacturing, which is why more jobs are coming to the state.