FERC Issues Final Rule on Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Requirements
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued a final rule on Nov. 21, 2024, establishing a categorical one-year “reasonable period
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NREL Technical Assistance Advances Community Clean Energy Goals in LEAP Pilot
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have a long history of partnering on
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U.S. Sanctions China Cybersecurity Firm for Alleged Role in Critical Infrastructure Hacks
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated
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Growth Likely on the Horizon for America’s Shipyards in 2nd Trump Administration
The notable uptick in shipyard-related legal and regulatory work during the Biden Administration is expected to exponentially increase during Trump’s
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Key Developments in U.S. Trade Policy for 2025
International Trade attorneys Antonia Tzinova, Robert A. Friedman, Andrew McAllister, Ronald Oleynik, Marina O’Brien and Libby Bloxom co-authored an article
Read MoreDOE Introduces Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles To Bolster Global Energy Infrastructure Security
Developed in collaboration with the Idaho National Laboratory, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rolled out Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles.
Read MoreWYDOT Issues Update on New Teton Pass Temporary Detour, Reopening and More
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced that with the help of teams from Evans Construction, they are closing in
Read More$2B Baltimore Bridge Rebuild Is Test Case for New National Debate Over Infrastructure Spending
It has been three months since Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed and killed six people, shut down a a
Read MoreHonolulu Breaks Ground on $174 Million Wastewater Project
Honolulu Breaks Ground on $174 Million Wastewater Project A facility at Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant that converts waste products
Read MoreReplenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley to Address Western Water Crisis
Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley to Address Western Water Crisis Strategies to replenish groundwater basins—long used in some
Read MoreGainesville Completes SW 62nd Blvd Connector Project Ahead of Schedule
The City of Gainesville, Florida has completed the SW 62nd Boulevard Connector project one month ahead of schedule. The $18.8
Read MoreUSDOT Finalizes New Fuel Economy Standards for Model Years 2027-2031
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued new vehicle fuel economy standards. The standards are to
Read MoreDOE Announces New Decadal Fusion Energy Strategy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the DOE Fusion Energy Strategy 2024. The newly released DOE Fusion Energy Strategy
Read MoreBiden Administration Announces Plans to Expand Maryland Offshore Wind
The Biden Administration announced new steps to expand the use of offshore wind energy generation off Maryland’s shores. “With this
Read More‘Catastrophic’ Landslide Closes Critical Mountain Highway Between Wyoming and Idaho
On the morning of June 8, the main corridor connecting Eastern Idaho and Northwest Wyoming for commuters and tourists alike
Read MoreAtlanta Water Main Breaks Indicative of Larger U.S. Infrastructure Woes
Three water mains in the Georgia city broke late the week of May 27, leaving numerous residents without water. Many
Read MoreBooming Energy Grid Modernization at a ‘Make or Break Moment’
In the middle of an energy modernization boom, the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in
Read MoreIdaho Department of Water Resources Director Issues Water Curtailment Order
Idaho Department of Water Resources Director Issues Water Curtailment Order Idaho Department of Water Resources Director Mathew Weaver issued a
Read MoreCalifornia To Receive Half a Billion Federal Dollars for Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects
California To Receive Half a Billion Federal Dollars for Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects Among those investments are new valves used
Read MoreArkansas Department of Transportation Speaks on Retaining Wall Collapse on I-630
A retaining wall up collapsed against Interstate 630 traffic, drawing some concern from drivers. Just below the Pine Street exit,
Read MoreHarbor Bridge Replacement Project on Schedule for Spring 2025 Completion
The new Harbor Bridge is on schedule for a 2025 opening. Work continues on the new bridge, which is designed
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Ocotillo Wells Solar + Storage Project Construction Completed
Qcells has commissioned a 50MW/200MWh solar-plus-storage project in California. Owned by commodities trader Vitol, the project is contracted under a
Read MoreWhite House Announces State Partnerships to Increase Electric Grid Capacity
President Biden’s administration announced the Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative. Beginning with 21 states to modernize America’s electric grid, the
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Mitigating Hurricane Damage and Protecting Local Citizens
Hurricane season is approaching and outdated infrastructure, buildings are falling below current codes, thus increasing storm intensities and are to
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Broadband Infrastructure is Boosting Economic Growth and Cities
President Biden committed to connecting every household in America by 2030, as part of his Internet for All initiative, deploying over $80
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