U.S. DOT Providing $29.4M in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding to California
The immediate availability of $29.4 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief funds has been announced by the U.S. Department of
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Environment
$1.2 Trillion National Flood Insurance Program: The 100-Year Flood
The 100-year flood is projected to occur, on average, once a century, a once-in-a-lifetime event. According to Slate, these probabilities are
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Biden’s Roadmap To Nature-Based Solutions
The Biden-Harris administration released a Roadmap to Accelerate Nature-Based Solutions in order to address climate change, inequity and nature loss.
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DOE Opens Call for Deployable Solutions to Secure America’s Power Grid
The Cybersecurity Accelerator Program allows participants to work to advance cyber innovation, address grid vulnerabilities and support the transition to
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Biden-Harris Administration Releases New Guidance to Disclose Climate Impacts in Environmental Reviews
Guidance on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change was released by the Biden-Harris Administration to help Federal agencies
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DOE Earmarks $6.3B for Industrial Decarbonization
The Industrial Demonstrations Program will fund projects that focus on the highest emitting industries where decarbonization technologies can have the
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DOE Launches Four New Initiatives to Further Carbon Removal
The programs will help accelerate private-sector investment, spur advancements in monitoring and reporting practices for carbon management technologies and provide
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Biden Administration Announces Roadmap for Nature-Based Solutions
Nature-based solutions will be made a go-to option for fighting climate change and boost progress towards U.S. climate goals, new
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The Environmental Bond Act, is a Once-in-a-Generation Investment Opportunity
The Clean Air, Clean Water, and Green Jobs Bond Act, the most significant environmental and climate opportunity in New York
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New Environmental Standards for City Infrastructure, Requiring Use of Green Infrastructure
A new policy requires that certain city projects include environmental benefits and stormwater mitigation through green infrastructure usage. According to
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DOE – $30M To Remove Carbon Dioxide From the Air and Oceans and Convert It to Valuable Products
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $30 million in funding towards the research of removing pollutants from the air and
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Interagency Commitment to Lower Transportation Emissions and Consumer Costs, Bolster Domestic Energy Security
The Biden Administration announced a Memorandum of Understanding amongst four federal agencies. This is to accelerate the nation’s affordable and
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Intense Heat Waves, Flooding Batter Electricity & Water Systems
With the heat wave in California and the water crisis in Jackson, Miss., infrastructure maintenance is of utmost importance. According
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Inflation Reduction Act Paves the Way for Faster Transition to Clean Energy in the U.S.
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has been signed into to law by President Biden and passed by the House
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House Passes Inflation Reduction Act, Sending Climate Bill To Biden
House Democrats passed a bill to lower prescription drug costs, address global warming, raise taxes on some billion-dollar corporations and
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Deadline Looms for Drought-Stricken States To Cut Water Use
As the banks of the Colorado River become mere rock caked with mud, it is clear that the Western U.S.
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The U.S. Grid is Ready For 100% Renewables
Confident in the U.S.’s power grid’s ability to run entirely on clean energy, the Biden Administration is giving the Department
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Biden’s $5B Plan to Eliminate America’s EV Charging Deserts
To reach President Biden’s electrical vehicle goal, EV charging stations need to be placed everywhere, including the middle of nowhere
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$7.3B from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Help Communities Build Resilient Infrastructure
The Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Formula Program will help communities and first responders prepare
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President Biden’s Executive Actions on Climate to Address Extreme Heat and Boost Offshore Wind
With the present danger of climate change and the lack of action by Congress, additional executive actions to combat this
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U.S. Retreats from Pledge to End Gas Investments
Efforts to phase out oil fuel financing during climate were weakened during climate negotiations due to lack of gas supplies
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President Biden to Galvanize Global Action to Strengthen Energy-Security
President Biden reconvened on climate change with leaders of the Major Economics Forum to propose actions actions that will strengthen
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USGS Invests $4.3 Million to Preserve Vital Geological and Geophysical Data
Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has granted $4.3 million dollars to state surveys in an
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The Signing Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was Historic
Our work is just getting started By Radhika Fox The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law recognizes how essential water is to public
Read moreAmerican-made Metals Infrastructure Requirement Will Test Steelmakers’ Environmental Compliance Capabilities
According to the Indiana Environmental Reporter, the guidance could lead to an increase of steel and iron production at mills,
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Incandescent Light Bulbs to Get Switched Off in 2023 Under New Biden Rules
The Biden administration announced that incandescent light bulbs are no longer. This is aimed for the purpose of conserving energy
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Biden Administration Launches $2.3B Program to Strengthen America’s Power Grid
The Biden-Harris Administration announced through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), a Request for Information regarding public input on the
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Biden Restores NEPA to Assess Environmental Impact of Infrastructure
Under restored NEPA law, governments must consider the direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of all infrastructure projects, fully evaluate climate
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Biden Moves to Restore Environmental Law On Highways, Bridges, Other Projects
Supporters of the National Environmental Policy Act say that the law is integral to keep the environment safe from climate
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Johnson Controls Prepares Channel Partners for DOE 2023 Efficiency Regulations
MILWAUKEE – (March 15, 2022) – Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings is preparing distributors and contractors
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The Water Environment Federation Stormwater Institute
Stormwater Infrastructure in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act By Steve Dye The Water Environment Federation (WEF) Stormwater Institute (SWI)
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CalPlant Honored with Global Awards in Top Manufacturing
Sustainable MDF brand receives multiple awards for its flagship product Eureka™ WILLOWS, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2022) – CalPlant, manufacturer of Eureka™
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Weather Patterns Should be Acknowledged in Infrastructure Decisions
As the nation has experienced devastating weather this past year, these harmful patterns should be considered. According to the The
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EPA Mandates Natural Gas Plants to Make Pollution Data Public
Hundreds of natural gas processing plants are forced to publicly report harmful emissions. According to E&E News, under a new
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The Future of Warmth
Radiant Heating Powered by Alternative Energy Sources. By Monica Irgens From solar to wind, green energy is the fastest-growing energy
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Lawmakers Push Back on Decarbonizing Electric Grids
Lawmakers struggle with the $3.5 Trillion Climate Plan to Decarbonize Electric Grids. Some members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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Expectations From Interior and EPA This Fall
The Biden Administration moves forward with a climate-focused environmental agenda to slow greenhouse gases. Ther EPA is making huge moves
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Illinois’ New Energy Plan Promises Massive Shift Away From Fossil Fuels
The Midwest now has the most aggressive clean energy standard. In an attempt to refute climate change, Illinois Gov. J.B.
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Infrastructure Bill Will Create Path For Wildlife Bridges, Tunnels
The suggested infrastructure bill would allocate $350 million over a five year span to build more wildlife bridges and tunnels
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Climate Summit Is America’s Reintroduction To Climate Battle
As Earth Week begins and the Earth Day Summit approaches, President Biden hopes the climate summit will be an opportunity
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U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Launches Talent Portal Today, Helping Advance Region Toward Green Jobs Economy
New Partnership with ISI to Offer Envision Certification Training for Infrastructure through Portal LOS ANGELES (March 6, 2020) The City
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Two Birds, One Road
Not only does the SouthEast Connector save drivers travel time, it will help mitigate flood conditions within the Truckee Meadows
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Nature 2.0: Green Infrastructure in 2020
Green infrastructure for healthier and more resilient cities By Erik J. Meyers Approaching the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, cities
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