Category: Recent RTC Policy Activity

On June 14, the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) submitted a response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Request for Information (RFI) on energy storage demonstration program implementation. The bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) appropriated $505 million to DOE to advance energy storage. This funding supports deploying technologies that demonstrate lower costs and longer durations than what is typically available commercially […]

On March 11, the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) submitted a response to the U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen Program’s Request for Information, providing information on the regional clean hydrogen hubs implementation strategy. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58) provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to grow a sustainable, resilient, and equitable economy and that investing in the development of […]

Earlier this month, the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) submitted comments to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Council on Climate Solutions’ draft MI Healthy Climate Plan. The RTC applauds Michigan’s commitment to achieve 100% economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050 and values the effort and resources the state and its residents have committed to the […]

Last week, the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) submitted a response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office’s Request for Information, providing information about how renewable thermal technologies can enable emissions reductions in the industrial sector that will be critical to achieving the goal of net zero emissions by 2050. It is imperative to start technology development, demonstration, and […]