California Speeds Renewables Projects To Get US Tax Credits Before They Expire

With billions in federal incentives at stake, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ordered state agencies to speed permitting of clean energy projects so they can qualify for disappearing federal tax credits.  His Aug. 29 executive order follows enactment of the federal budget reconciliation law in July that rolled back provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act […]

McCarthy-Jacobs Joint Venture Secures Groundwater Desalination Project in Southern California

DALLAS, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The McCarthy-Jacobs (NYSE: J) joint venture was selected to design and build the Torrance Groundwater Desalter Expansion, a critical component of Water Replenishment District (WRD) of Southern California’s Brackish Groundwater Reclamation Program and its larger “WIN 4 ALL” initiative. The desalination expansion project will treat salt water in the West Coast Groundwater […]

Sodium-ion battery maker Natron Energy shuts down, halts $1.4B factory plans

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Sodium-ion battery manufacturer Natron Energy has ceased operations, according to its website, halting plans for a giant factory in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The Santa Clara, California-based company did not immediately respond to requests for […]