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By locking in the price and beginning demolition and construction work in July, the City of Santa Monica would save

The Department of Transportation announced a slate of grants aimed at improving infrastructure, safety, technology and efficiency at U.S. ports

The falling cost of renewable energy means the economic case for investing in renewables is stronger than before. This year,

Spear called on the Highways and Transit Subcommittee to adopt a sustainable funding plan for the country’s infrastructure system… Read

The American Society of Civil Engineers reports Kentucky needs about $15 billion to upgrade its drinking and wastewater infrastructure… Read

The governor said the state should change its approach to combat flooding by improving infrastructure before it happens, instead of

The commercial construction industry is strong, staving off any premature cooling before an impending economic downturn and integrating innovation in

Top members of the centrist Democrat Blue Dog Coalition are holding out hope for bipartisan accomplishments on pressing infrastructure projects…

The renewable energy sector had slightly more installed capacity than coal in April, according to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Gov. Charlie Baker recently signed legislation authorizing $200 million in Chapter 90 transportation funds to improve municipal roads and bridges…

LaSalle council is moving ahead with stormwater improvements in Heritage Estates. Mayor Marc Bondy says homes in the area have

The bill, which stalled in Congress, directs over half its funds to infrastructure to help areas affected by natural disasters….

For transit agencies and road builders in Illinois, it’s like Christmas in June… Read More Chicago Tribune www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-biz-transit-road-project-money-20190604-story.html

If predictions are accurate, renewable sources will provide nearly one-quarter of the nation’s total available… Read More PV Buzz https://pvbuzz.com/us-renewable-capacity-surpassed-coal-ferc-infrastructure-report/

The GEM$ program enables low-income households to install solar and energy-saving equipment with no upfront costs… Read More Greentech Media

Not only was Metro Transit celebrating a new bus line, but it was also the inaugural run of their new

$1 million stormwater drainage project to update an aging system that is causing flooding could finish by 2020… Read More

The multimillion-dollar sum is divvied into 432 grants that’ll pay for infrastructure projects at 381 U.S. airports in 47 states…

With cutting-edge technology, the amount of biosolids left over – and the cost – will be significantly reduced… Read More

The total investment of the projects is more than $300 million… Read More Windpower Engineering www.windpowerengineering.com/business-news-projects/innogy-begins-construction-on-250-mw-ohio-wind-farm

Under a rule based on California’s mandate, a certain percentage of vehicles sold in Colorado would have to be electric…

“This bill unlocks funding, which unlocks federal dollars for projects such as the Tahoe bike path,” Karen Mullen said… Read

The utility says the $18 million project also includes an additional groundwater well at a well field on the city’s

The bill that will send money to states and territories hit by natural disasters was approved by the House… Read

A business-friendly environment, plentiful job opportunities and affordable cost of living have pushed Phoenix to the top of the list

Nashville’s ‘green New Deal’ includes a schedule for Metro to transition into 100 percent renewable energy. Read More Nashville Scene

The bill would give the U.S. Department of Transportation $1 billion for a grants program designed to assist with big-ticket,

California Water Service recently completed a water main replacement project in north Los Altos… Read More Los Altos Town Crier

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the release of $1.5 million in emergency relief funds to help repair flood-damaged

Lawmakers released a $40.6 billion general revenue fund budget and a $45 billion capital spending plan just 12 hours before

St. Paul hopes to encourage residents to leave their cars at home to help reach an ambitious plan of carbon

The regional director of the Environmental Protection Agency announced that gasoline with 15 percent ethanol will be sold year-round. Read

15 projects are under construction, funded by the legislation that created Keep Oregon Moving. About 80 other projects are in

There is a way to reduce stormwater runoff that protects the environment, is beautiful, and can provide opportunities for recreation

$14 million will be divided among roughly 30 projects targeting stormwater; the deadline is June 12… Read More AP News

Crews strengthened electric grids to better withstand powerful storms, through upgrade and reinforcement… Read More Honolulu Star-Advertiser www.staradvertiser.com/2019/05/29/breaking-news/grid-geared-up-for-hurricane-season-hawaiian-electric-says

In the world’s largest project of its kind, the ACES initiative will develop 1,000 megawatts of 100 percent clean energy

The $33 billion bill comes with recognition that 64 percent of voters oppose an infrastructure proposal that weakens environmental protections…

A study by AARP found that a one-time $6.7 million investment in cycling infrastructure has brought in a nine-to-one return

“Our infrastructure group is determining other ways they can provide assistance if requested,” said Hamilton’s City Manager… Read More WHIO

Technology-driven solutions to traffic and pedestrian safety were among those that stood out in the National League of Cities’ annual

Alchemy Renewable Energy announced the commercial operation of the 3.5 MWac Ephrata Solar photovoltaic project, located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Nevada is the best state in the country when it comes to its transportation systems. Read More My News 4

The state will be spending $8.35 million on highway improvements. Read More Ky3 www.ky3.com/content/news/Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-to-fund-US-65-projects-in-Harrison-510523141.html

Idaho and Oregon have completed key elements in a process that will allow the license renewal for a major hydroelectric

The Town of Smyrna is clearing room for its fourth water tower to accommodate the growing need for water storage

The announcement took place at the current airport, which is crumbling due to permafrost beneath its foundation… Read More Thompson

Philadelphia’s stormwater management plan will produce $4 billion in economic impact, including an average of 1,160 jobs annually… Read More

“This project is an example of state, regional, and local cooperation at its finest,” said Mayor Blakespeare… Read More Times

VDOT says it will open the Grassy Creek Bridge when Kentucky completes the stretch of highway on its side of

Public and private partners are working to reduce storm-water pollution from roads and urban areas… Read More USA Today https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/05/lake-tahoe-clarity-sees-dramatic-improvement

Instead, it seems likely Congress will pursue a narrower surface transportation bill, which would happen by reauthorization of… Read More

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is applauding the passage of the bill, as is a result of years of

Restore Pennsylvania will invest $4.5 billion over the next four years to advance Pennsylvania in technology, development… Read More MyChesCo

The program provides to low-income households in Colorado that otherwise wouldn’t have access to renewable energy… Read More GreenBiz https://www.greenbiz.com/article/energy-equity-bringing-solar-power-low-income-communities

Some projects that will receive funding include adding roundabouts, electric buses, pedestrian safety enhancements, and a road widening… Read More

Since first addressing the issue of aging meters in 2013, JEA has experienced an overall gain of one billion gallons

A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt, has announced its own plan to help upgrade the nation’s

Hundreds of communities, elected officials, industry leaders etc. gathered for the seventh annual Infrastructure Week to underscore the need for

The combination of solar plus storage is super-charging the deployment of batteries across the country. Read More PV Magazine https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2019/05/21/the-u-s-energy-storage-market-will-nearly-double-this-year/

There are several Ohio Department of Transportation projects starting in the next few weeks… Read More Ironton Tribune https://www.irontontribune.com/2019/05/21/odot-announces-road-projects/

The goal is to bring seven miles of U.S. 70 up to interstate standards… Read More Goldsboro Daily News http://goldsborodailynews.com/blog/2019/05/22/ncdot-looks-at-next-section-of-u-s-70-upgrades-photos/

Tomball City Council is moving forward with eminent domain on four properties to install public utilities, adopting a water conservation

Here are some of our favorite moments from Infrastructure Week 2019… Read More Cities Speak https://citiesspeak.org/2019/05/17/top-ten-moments-from-infrastructure-week-2019/

Illinois would spend $41.5 billion over six years to rebuild roads, bridges, schools and other facilities that have… Read More

It improves the performance and reduces the costs of operating gray infrastructure when the two are integrated… Read More Ecosystem

“The path to prosperity is paved with smart investments in our infrastructure,” said Mayor Garcetti… Read More The City of

Blue Planet provided CO2-based concrete to build a new terminal and runways at the San Francisco International Airport…. Read More

The money is from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund… Read More Portland

Financing sustainable power to digital infrastructure is driven by business needs and offers a healthy return profile for investors… Read

The bill also dedicates funding to increase the nation’s broadband infrastructure, improve drinking water and healthcare infrastructure… Read More Washington

It is not only an opportunity to rebuild traditional infrastructure, but also to federally managed lands and waters… Read More

High Road Infrastructure projects are designed, built, and operated to deliver social, environmental, and climate benefits in addition to core

U.S.D.O.T. Secretary Elaine L. Chao has announced the Federal Aviation Administration’s intent to award $779 million to 127 airports… Read

The large-diameter tunnel is part of the $3 billion Project Clean Lake, a CSO control plan that is cleaning up

Infrastructure Week is partnering with Smart City Works, an accelerator focused on smart infrastructure solutions…. Read More IoT Evolution https://www.iotevolutionworld.com/iot/articles/442182-infrastructure-week-washington-dc-paves-new-roads-safer.htm

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said May 14 she is optimistic about advancing a comprehensive infrastructure package… Read More Transport

The state earned the No. 1 ranking in air and water quality but the second-worst ranking in infrastructure in the

The country must prioritize measures that shift commuters toward transit while fixing decaying bridges and essential roadways… Read More StreetsBlog

Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT today announced a joint $31 million investment to improve railroad infrastructure… Read More Insider NJ https://www.insidernj.com/press-release/amtrak-nj-transit-continue-partnership-31-million-northeast-corridor-infrastructure-investment/

Missouri American Water is spending over $200 million in this upcoming year to upgrade water infrastructure across Missouri… Read More

Both Democrats and Republicans touted the economic benefit of the bonding bill and other infrastructure measures… Read More Daily Light

The rollout of the task force coincides with Infrastructure Week; it aims to close the rural digital divide and eliminate

Solar farms and other types of renewable energy have become a major economic driver all over Georgia… Read More Ledger-Enquirer

The selected communities will first conduct Community Resilience Building workshops to develop resilience plans and prioritize projects… Read More The

The plans for runway rehabilitation and runway lighting improvements will improve transportation infrastructure… Read More Olean Times Herald www.oleantimesherald.com/news/reed-announces-million-grant-for-wellsville-municipal-airport/article_a92d8b15-44ae-5527-a73a-00fb77f12184.html

The systems need investment, particularly in smaller, rural counties that don’t have the revenues to maintain water and sewer lines…

The event’s kickoff is scheduled for May 13 in the nation’s capital. Delivering the keynote address will be Rep. Steny

Senators Martin Sandoval was joined by a bipartisan group of leaders to announce legislation to produce funding for… Read More

Sustainable Jersey announced the thirty-six NJ municipalities selected to receive a Sustainable Jersey grant funded by the…. Read More TAPinto

Failing power lines and crumbling roads are just some of the major issues highlighted in the American Society of Civil

Lawmakers, unite to let states manage infrastructure. Read More Wall Street Journal www.wsj.com/articles/roads-and-bridges-can-bridge-the-parties-11557268940

At least six other states are considering similar legislation to fight climate change by shutting down coal power and ramping

The city of Sioux Falls agreed to appropriate $1.8 million of their budget surplus to roads throughout the city. Read

The Sam Rayburn Tollway widening project aims to improve regional mobility… Read More Community Impact Newspaper https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/mckinney/top-stories/2019/05/08/new-lanes-on-sam-rayburn-tollway-expected-to-improve-congestion-from-mckinney-to-lewisville/

Hampton Roads wastewater-to-aquifer recharge project showing results Success of SWIFT, the first to test technique in a non-arid region, is

The Southwestern Pennsylvania will begin meetings to draft a plan called “SmartMoves for a Changing Region,” which… Read More Pittsburgh

Researchers found the industry creates jobs, is environmentally friendly and cost-effective, and pays higher wages… Read More Commercial Property Executive

The U.S. Government will infuse $2 trillion dollars into U.S. infrastructure projects. Read More PR Newswire www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-government-plans-2-trillion-infusion-into-infrastructure-projects-300842531.html