DOE Invests $9.5 Million into the Large-Scale Solar Siting and Permitting
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $9.5 million investment in four new projects focused on social science
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U.S. DOE Announces New Decadal Fusion Energy Strategy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has celebrated the two-year anniversary of the Administration’s launch of the Bold Decadal Vision
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Investing in Tomorrow: U.S. Infrastructure’s Challenges and Solutions
It’s refreshing to see that infrastructure investment is finally becoming a priority. At both the state and federal levels, initiatives
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America’s Failing Bridges: The US Infrastructure Nightmare
The dramatic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore highlighted the severe infrastructure crisis in the United States.
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What Frequent Water Main Breaks Reveal About America’s Aging Infrastructure
The drinking water in the United States is among the safest and most reliable in the world, yet the aging
Read MoreU.S. Department of Energy Unveils Cleanup to Clean Energy Initiative, Proposes Solar Projects at Former Nuclear Sites
The first proposed projects under the Cleanup to Clean Energy initiative have been revealed by the U.S. Department of Energy
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Water Infrastructure Systems Across the U.S. Are Aging
These issues encompass a variety of challenges, from frequent water main breaks to aging water pipes, contributing to the country
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Transforming Abandoned Infrastructure in the United States
During the early 2000s, a disused rail line in Manhattan lay deteriorating—a relic of an era when freight trains traversed
Read MoreNacogdoches Wastewater Treatment Plant Reaches Collection Capacity
The city stated that the substantial rainfall and ground saturation over the past week have overwhelmed the Wastewater Treatment Plant,
Read MoreU.S. Department of Commerce Invests $6.6 Million for Water Infrastructure Improvements
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is granting $6.6 million to Halifax
Read MoreWest Linn Amends Highway 43 Agreement With the Oregon Department of Transportation
Following several years of delays, rising costs, and disputes with neighbors, the city of West Linn and the Oregon Department
Read MoreThe Minnesota Department of Transportation Conducts Yearly Bridge Inspection in Wabasha
According to MNDoT, annual bridge inspections are crucial for monitoring the seasonal wear and tear caused by Minnesota’s rapidly fluctuating
Read MorePutting Pilot-Stage Clean Energy Technologies On A Commercialization Fast Track
It may seem dramatic, but “Valleys of Death” are hindering the United States’ progress in technology development, crucial for achieving
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Cities at a Glance: Smart Infrastructure and Connectivity in American Urban Mobility
In the second installment of the Cities at a Glance roundtable, experts from Chicago, Honolulu, and Austin explore how smart
Read MoreUSA Issues Storm, Flooding, and Tornado Alerts
A major weather event is underway across the United States, with storm, flooding, and tornado alerts issued for the northern
Read MoreTexas U.S. 59 Multibillion-Dollar Overhaul Plans May Not Solve Flooding Issue, Officials Warn
For decades, U.S. Highway 59, a vital evacuation route out of Houston, has posed challenges for East Texas. In April,
Read MoreU.S. Department of Transportation Grants Over $63M to 99 Communities for Safer Roads
The grants, a component of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, will
Read MorePhiladelphia’s Infrastructure Set to Thrive with Support from U.S. Department of Transportation’s Thriving Communities Program
Philadelphia’s streets are set to receive a significant upgrade with the help of the U.S. government. In an announcement celebrated
Read MoreAI for Energy
Achieving an equitable clean energy economy by 2050 and enhancing the Nation’s resilience to climate change will necessitate a significant
Read MoreDOE Mandates Increase in Coco Methyl Ester Blend in Diesel Starting October
The Department of Energy (DOE) has mandated an increase in the coco methyl ester (CME) blend in diesel fuel starting
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New York State Canal System to Receive $50 Million in Maintenance Funding
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently confirmed that the FY 2025 Enacted Budget includes a capital investment of $50 million
Read MoreDepartment of Energy Moves Forward with Consolidated Interim Storage Facility Project for Spent Nuclear Fuel
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has concluded that a federal consolidated interim storage facility is necessary for managing the
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Infrastructure Keeps Coming Under Attack From Chinese Hackers
Members of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee, Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), have introduced legislation aimed at protecting
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Alabama Brownfield Cleanup Receives $7.8M in Infrastructure Law Funding
On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell, representing Alabama’s 7th District, disclosed the allocation of $7,830,500 in funding from the U.S.
Read MoreReport: At Least $630 Billion Needed for Wastewater, Stormwater Over Next 20 Years
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recently sent a report to Congress detailing the necessary investments in clean water infrastructure,
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