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A Clean-Energy Texas Suburb Goes National Inside each house, water pumps mostly powered by solar energy shunt heat from the

US DOT Sees Significant Moves Toward Stronger Rail Safety Standards and Accountability U.S. Department of Transportation is marking significant early

U.S. Feds Announce New EV Charging Network Standards The new standards will ensure everyone can use the network, no matter

U.S. Department of Energy Releases Civil Nuclear Credits Program Guidance The U.S. Department of Energy released application guidance for the

DOE Announces $48M to Improve Semiconductor Technologies for Better Grid Control The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday announced $48

Ohio Senators Introduce Rail Safety Bill The Railway Safety Act of 2023 responds to the derailment of a Norfolk Southern

U.S. Department of Transportation Establishes Partnership with the City of Austin The U.S. Department of Transportation established a strategic partnership

$104 Million in EPA Funding Headed to Illinois Water Infrastructure The federal government has recently allocated $104 million to pay

First Phase of Sewer Project Gets Its Start on North Side A multi-year and multi-million dollar sewer project for Pontiac

MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY   Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey The Market Composite Index for

State Announces $150M Mid-Hudson Housing and Infrastructure Fund New York state will make $150 million available to Hudson Valley businesses

USDA Announces $5M Investment for Critical Infrastructure Across Rural Louisiana U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Louisiana State Director Deidre Deculus

By The Numbers: EV Infrastructure Charges Forward With Michigan EGLE’s Help The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Energy

Transportation Projects Across Sonoma County Receive $67 Million in Funding Nearly 30 road and transportation projects across Sonoma County are

Lawmakers Consider Limits to Length of Freight Trains Moving Through Washington Washington lawmakers are considering a bill to limit the

California Invests in Critical Central Valley Water Infrastructure Projects California’s water authorities will spend $15 million in three crucial water

Biden Announces Actions to Expand Offshore Wind Nationally Proposes first-ever Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease sale; welcomes California and

Biden Announces $2.5B to Cut Pollution and Deliver Economic Benefits Scaling carbon capture technologies will boost job creation, create healthier

USDOT, EPA Urge Actions to Ensure Safety Following Ohio Train Derailment Buttigieg called on the company to move toward ensuring

FDOT Completes Interchange at I-4 and C.R. 532 Near Championsgate he project was the result of close collaboration – Osceola

Governor Newsom Suspends Environmental Laws To Store More Delta Water Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday issued an executive order to

$7M Contract Approved for Jackson Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Another step has been taken toward making repairs and improvements in

Governors Collaborate To Speed Energy Infrastructure Construction The $1 trillion infrastructure package presents a historic opportunity to advance America’s ability

DOE Announces $50 Million for Tribal Clean Energy Projects New funding will help tribal communities expand clean energy deployment, lower

DOE Breaks Ground on Solar Power Pilot Facility at Sandia Labs This is the culmination of a $100 million research

Meadowbrook Road Project Nearing Completion Hemphill’s bid of $3.31 million was the lowest for the project that includes repairs to

Lauderdale County Road, Bridge Projects Move Forward Multiple road and bridge projects throughout Lauderdale County are moving forward as Supervisors

Water Crisis in West: Massive Reservoir Lake Powell Hits Historic Low Lake Powell, the nation’s second-largest reservoir and one that

Governor Cooper Highlights Investments in Clean Water Infrastructure in Edgecombe County Rural communities across North Carolina deserve access to safe

The Biden Administration 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy The White House Office of the National Cyber Director is issuing a new

Manchin, Barrasso and Risch Introduce Bipartisan Nuclear Fuel Security Act The bipartisan legislation directs the Secretary of the U.S. DOE

U.S. DOE Announces $30M Wind Turbine Materials, Manufacturing Funding Opportunity Funding opportunity seeks to increase cost efficiency of wind power

NDOT Completes Spaghetti Bowl Xpress Project Through the Spaghetti Bowl Xpress project, NDOT was able to improve the most-congested section

DelDOT Breaks Ground on Malfunction Junction Project On the southern side of the intersection, an extended connector road will lead

Biden Announces Nearly $19M in BIL Funding To Address Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water EPA announced the availability of $18,914,000

MARAD to Enhance Us Port Infrastructure With $662M Fund The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has announced a Notice

Ameren Solar Farm Approved for Audrain County The Missouri Public Service Commission gave the OK for Ameren to operate a

Biden Administration Grants $2B for Electric Vehicle Battery Materials The Nevada-based company said it plans to ultimately ramp up to

BTS Updates Datasets to National Transportation Atlas Database USDOT’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics today released its winter 2023 update to

Pensacola Bay Bridge Westbound To Open The two spans of the bridge are now temporarily accommodating two east and two

Mayor Barlow Announces Completion of $1.4 Million Water Backup Generator Project The over $1.4 million generator project has long been

Governor DeSantis Awards Nearly $240 Million to Improve Water Quality Across the State Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $240 million through

USDOT Announces More Than $660 Million Available Through the Port Infrastructure Development Program The PIDP investment will modernize our nation’s

Vermont Joins Multi-State Effort to Create Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub in Northeast Vermont joins a multi-state effort to create a

US DOE Invests More Than $130 Million To Lower Carbon Emissions The funding is for 33 research and development projects

Federal Transit Administration Announces Funding to Explore Transportation Insecurity that Leads to Poverty FTA is awarding a $6 million grant

December 2022 Freight Transportation Services Index The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight

Evaporation Takes Center Stage in Colorado River Crisis As the Colorado River shrinks, water evaporation becomes critical to California’s future

Governor Hochul Announces Over $40 Million Investment in Water Infrastructure Announcement marks the latest action to safeguard New York’s vital

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Supports $580 Million Investment to Fulfill Indian Water Rights Settlements Funding will help develop infrastructure projects that

DOE Loan Programs Office: 2023 Updates, Overview and Key Insights Following the first two years of the Biden Administration, and

Minnesota Legislature Passes 100% Clean Energy Bill The legislation mandates a transition to 100% carbon-free energy by 2040 and marks

Van Drew Named Vice Chairman of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, was recently named

National Safety Council Recognizes First Anniversary of DOT’s Historic National Roadway Safety Strategy Both NSC and DOT remain committed to

Shrinking Colorado River Hands Biden His First Climate Brawl California, Arizona and Nevada are among the states at odds over

Buckeye To Move Forward With $80M Water Rights Agreement A West Valley city has secured a source of water for

USDA Invests Nearly $8 Million in Public Health in Rural Louisiana New infrastructure will improve and support a growing economy

U.S. Department of Energy Invests More Than $130 Million To Lower Nation’s Carbon Pollution The projects will address technical challenges

Renewable Energy Corridor to Northern Maine Clears Hurdle With Ok From State Commission Longroad Energy’s $2 billion, 1,000-megawatt King Pine

North I-25 Express Lanes Project: What You Need To Know for 2023 This year marks the fifth and final year

Rebuilding Illinois I-57 Projects in South Suburbs Complete The four projects, which involve repairing two bridges and resurfacing nearly 20

States File Duelling Colorado River Plans as Water Resources Rapidly Dwindle California files a  competing proposal on cutting water use

Rincon Water Conservation Initiative Saves Customers 132 Million Gallons It was found that the potential leak notification component of the

Funding Will Get Broadband to 40,000 Nevada Homes Nevada is set to receive $55.2 million for broadband infrastructure projects that

First Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Design Certified for Use in U.S. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has officially certified the design

DOE Announces $50 Million for Community Clean Energy The C2C program provides not just technology but technological support to entire

DOT Awards a Record $380M in Grants to Ferry Systems in the U.S. The more than $380 million in grants

CDOT Begins Months-long U.S. 550 Safety Improvement Project The Colorado Department of Transportation, with Elam Construction, is improving an 8.5-mile

$1.5B Dike Repair Finally Done at Florida’s Okeechobee After 18 years, a $1.5 billion project was officially completed to repair

Santa Barbara To See Surge in State Water Deliveries Thanks to recent storms, the state expects to deliver 30 percent

Idaho’s Largest Solar Plant Begins Operation Jackpot Solar will move Idaho Power toward its Clean Today, Cleaner Tomorrow target of

Bill Aims To Encourage Development of Offshore Wind in Maine The chairman of the Legislature’s energy committee is proposing a

Construction Begins on New Tower Allowing Asheville Regional Airport to Grow Shovels hit the ground today for a new air

Kilgore’s Main Street Project Enters Final Phases A major, two-year project to address long-standing issues on a major city thoroughfare

Federal Funding Helps Jackson, Mississippi Address Ongoing Water Crisis The $1.7 billion funding bill that went through Congress includes $600

Scottsdale Saved More Than 38 Million Gallons of Water in 2022 The city of Scottsdale reduced municipal water use by

U.S. DOE Announces $200M Funding for Energy Earthshots Proposals are now being accepted for the EERCs. The deadline for pre-proposals

Increasing Renewables for Our Future Increasing renewables likely to reduce coal and natural gas generation over next two years Read

After 60 Years, Rail Service Opens at Washington Dulles Airport The completed Silver Line enables rail service for the first

TDOT Releases Finalized Broadway Bridge Design New renderings of the US 70/SR 1 bridge show the accommodations made for all

Arkansas Department of Agriculture Distributes $13.2M in Water Project Loans Lonoke White Public Water Authority in Cleburne County, received a

Flint Residents Urged to Flip to Filters as Bottled Water Donations Cease While weekly bottled water donations have ended for

In Memory of Robert M. Sawyer It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rob, a renowned

DOE Announces $2.3 Million for Public-Private Partnerships to Advance Fusion Energy National labs, private companies pair up to develop cost-effective,

Interior Department Finalizes Offshore Wind Safety and Environmental Responsibilities Transfer of regulations helps maintain high standards for worker safety and

Alabama Awards $40M in Bridge, Road Project Funding Alabama recently awarded more than $40 million in Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests Water Infrastructure Improvements The EDA investment will be matched with $400,000 in local funds and

CISA Looks Back to Chart Their Path Forward The plan clearly sets the path for where we will prioritize our

House Reps Introduce Bill to Fund Research into Cybersecurity and Energy Infrastructure The bill is designed to fund scholarships, fellowships,

What the 2023 Spending Bills Mean for Green Building Tucked inside the hundreds of pages of bill text, though, are

Wisconsin Solar Projects Get a Boost After Federal Omnibus Bill Sends More Than $255.7M to the State Communities across Wisconsin

Cleveland City Council Approves $54M in New Bike Infrastructure Now codified on city law books, the projects, destined to break

Port Receives $3.6 Million to Extend Tracks to Plant The Port of Pasco has secured $3.6 million to extend railroad

City of Cullman Signs Off on $3.88M Bond Issue for Next Phase of Sewer Upgrades Ongoing work to rehabilitate the

$1.5M to Modernize City’s Ability to Monitor Sewers U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse visited WSA offices to announce

U.S. Department of Energy Rejects Initial Bids to Resupply Oil Stockpile The U.S. Department of Energy has rejected the first

Pillen names first woman to lead Nebraska Department of Transportation Vicki Kramer was named as the next director of the

New Mexico Department of Transportation Announced Repair Projects on US 60/84 and NM 209 The New Mexico Department of Transportation

Interior Department Welcomes Significant Progress for Indian Water Rights Settlements Indian water rights settlements help ensure that Tribal Nations have