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Florida steps up clean energy support with 5 new policies or incentives in 2024
Florida implemented at least five new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state...

Four agricultural officers coming to Big Island this month for pilot program under new state law
To protect farmers and ranchers from being victims of crimes, four agricultural officers will be deployed to Hawaiʻi Island this month as part of a pilot enforcement program. The program stems from Act 235, also known as Duke’s Law, which was...

Kansas adopted no new clean energy policies or incentives in 2024
Kansas implemented no clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state has adopted at...

Kentucky steps up clean energy support with 7 new policies or incentives in 2024
Kentucky implemented at least seven new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

South Dakota steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024
South Dakota implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

North Carolina steps up clean energy support with 6 new policies or incentives in 2024
North Carolina implemented at least six new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

Maryland steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024
Maryland implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

Wyoming adopted 1 new clean energy policy or incentive in 2024
Wyoming implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state has...

South Carolina steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024
South Carolina implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

Rhode Island steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024
Rhode Island implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

New Mexico steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024
New Mexico implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state...

Montana steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024
Montana implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

4 Ways Hospitality Companies Can Build Genuine Traveler Loyalty in 2025
The travel industry is on the cusp of a major transformation, and in 2025, it’s critical for vacation companies to understand shifting customers’ expectations. To stay ahead, brands must build deeper, more meaningful relationships with their...

2024: Alabama introduced 2 new policies supporting renewable energy and efficiency
Alabama implemented at least two new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state...

Nevada steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024
Nevada implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state has...

Mississippi steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024
Mississippi implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

Michigan steps up clean energy support with 6 new policies or incentives in 2024
Michigan implemented at least six new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state...

Idaho steps up clean energy support with 2 new policies or incentives in 2024
Idaho implemented at least two new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state...

Cheapest diesel in cities across Honolulu County in week ending June 28
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Honolulu County selling...

AI integration drives new approaches in isle education
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in classrooms and at home, educators across Hawaii say the rise of personalized learning is beginning to reshape how students learn, and in some cases, whether they attend traditional...