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EPA is offering $6 billion in loans that would help fund approximately $12 billion in water infrastructure projects… Read More

Gov. Tony Evers increased funding for local transportation projects by 10 and set the 2019-2021 budget to provide $75 million…

New York awards two contracts to build 1,700 MW of offshore wind off Long island, the largest such contracts in

Dunn noted how the Restore Pennsylvania proposal is essential when it comes to other infrastructure improvements, like the acre addition…

The New York State Department of Transportation announced that construction has begun on the project…. Read More Daily Voice https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/yonkers/news/119m-project-to-reconstruct-section-of-major-deegan-expressway-starts/772278/

It is “the largest release of climate change funding in state history,” the release said; the grant awarded $12 million

The state has recently secured two grants to begin work on the $195 million expansion… Read More Urban Milwaukee https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2019/07/17/transportation-dot-plans-increase-in-hiawatha-service/

Oregon, Utah and California have explored road-usage charge programs; many states have increased fuel tax rates… Read More Transport Topics

The company invested $700 million in the project, with 300 workers involved in the construction and 20 permanent jobs created…

In addition to flood resistance, the levee along the San Francisco Bay cleans the wastewater — surprisingly well, in fact…

The study suggests that the high-speed service would carry more than 3 million passengers a year, generating annual revenues of

Ohio programs decreasing phosphorus runoff into Lake Erie, expanding wetland preservation, and installing more septic tanks are… Read More Bloomberg

There’s an ambitious $5.3 billion transportation plan to overhaul the state’s roads, bridges and transit systems… Read More Statesman Journal

In its first major stride towards net carbon zero, the tribe is building a large-scale solar array through a partnership

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the Build America, Buy America Act to guarantee that all taxpayer-funded infrastructure projects

The Washington State Department of Ecology’s Water Quality Program is offering more than $183 million in financial assistance for 106

Fortunately, the barriers to deployment at scale can be overcome with incentives, improved standards, and fairer laws and regulations… Read

Deploying modern grid management tools on a wider scale can make the grid more resilient and secure without imposing huge

Using cutting-edge data collection and modeling for a US 160 bridge project created a resilient solution to erosion… Read More

The district invested more than $4 billion in improving Milwaukee’s water treatment plants; another $1.6 billion is slated for initiatives…

These states know that a solid infrastructure is a competitive advantage when it comes to attracting business and jobs… Read

From road construction to education and coastal restoration projects, the bill prioritizes and funds critical infrastructure improvements… Read More Transportation

Utility-scale battery storage has more than quadrupled in nearly five years and could triple again in the next four… Read

The project was recognized for using cutting-edge data collection and modeling… Read More Transportation Today https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/14502-arizona-bridge-project-wins-infrastructure-award/

A trio of rail transit projects have been allocated $100 million each by the U.S. Department of Transportation… Read More

Washington State Department of Ecology is offering more than $183 million in assistance for 106 high-priority clean water projects… Read

This is the third allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding for airports across the

Scientists, led by Pietro Milillo of NASA, have developed a technique that to analyze satellite data that can reveal structural

A new high-voltage regional transmission line linking southeastern Iowa and northeastern Missouri is now operational… Read More North American Wind

Trees can filter deadly air pollution, and trees can combat heat island effect by adding shaded permeable areas…. Read More

The project is a 7.8-mile light rail extension from the Angle Lake station through the cities of SeaTac, Des Moines,

Gov. Cuomo made two big announcements for New York’s drinking water; environmental advocates are applauding the actions…. Read More WBFO

From fundraising patterns to performance, the latest Preqin data dissects the state of the infrastructure sector… Read More Citywire https://citywireselector.com/news/five-data-driven-trends-to-watch-in-infrastructure/a1247603

Interior Department says the parks system needs more than $12 billion to repair aging infrastructure and fund a maintenance backlog

Officials say state incentives are a key way to leverage private investment and make New York state a leader in

Senate lawmakers will turn their attention to infrastructure again this week, with legislation expected before the August recess… Read More

More than 1,300 feet of underground pipes ranging in size from 24 inches to 48 inches were replaced and upgraded…

The Transportation Security Administration says a record number of passengers will be flying this week… Read More NBC https://nbc25news.com/news/profit-report/july-4th-travel-and-safety-reminders-and-new-tech

The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund will fund job training and public infrastructure projects that support employment… Read More Florida

The $75 million solar farm system would generate enough electricity to power 13,000 average homes… Read More The Daily Item

The City of Houston sources a whopping 92 percent of its power from wind and solar energy… Read More PaperCity

The funding, part of the FY20 – FY25 Capital Transportation Program, is the state’s largest infrastructure package… Read More Transportation

It will fund the long-awaited stormwater and sanitary sewer upgrade mandated by the Ohio EPA… Read More The Beacon http://thebeacon.net/oak-harbor-receives-6-73-million-for-water-wastewater-infrastructure/

Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined lawmakers, business leaders and labor representatives in Springfield as he signed a package of bills enacting

These new public facilities have already seen tens of thousands of visitors at special events like the rodeo and the

Data shows that the U.S. produced more electricity with renewables than coal over the course of a month for the

Over 400 Members of Congress attended a “Hyperloop on the Hill” event hosted last week in Washington D.C. … Read

Some towns are breaking up abandoned paved areas, building parks and gardens in flood areas, and building resilient infrastructure… Read

The wastewater treatment plant located in Woodbridge has achieved 100 percent regulatory compliance for the last 10 years… Read More

The package of 2020 appropriations bills included critical funding for public transit and passenger rail infrastructure… Read More Transportation Today

The Arrow Canyon Solar Project calls for a 200 megawatt solar farm and a 75 megawatt–5 hour battery storage system…

The project’s purpose is to generate enough power to energize the tracks and operating controls of the NJ Transit… Read

In total, 17 electric buses and charging infrastructure will be deployed by local transit systems in Alexandria, Blacksburg, and… Read

It’s the first “massive infrastructure upgrade” to the city’s water and sewer system since 1930… Read More Crain’s Detroit Business

USDA already makes investments in rural communities across the country, and has additional funding available through the Community Facilities Direct

Rep. Norma J. Torres announced passage of $305 million in federal funding for transportation and infrastructure improvements… Read More InlandEmpire.US

Some large utilities are now planning to sharply cut their coal and gas use in favor of wind and solar

NV Energy Inc. agreed to buy power from three massive solar farms equipped with big batteries in the Nevada desert…

Denver voters will say yes or no to the city’s first-ever, city-run transportation department in November… Read More KUSA-TV www.9news.com/article/news/local/denver-wants-a-city-run-transportation-department/73-f8279a6b-def7-4608-b852-5322e5c18266

Ground was broken on the Hessen Cassel stormwater improvement project that will serve more than 650 homes in 10 subdivisions…

In a move that will strengthen transportation in the region, Gov. Abbott signed an agreement to merge three metropolitan planning

This is the second allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program funding for airports across the United

Ocean Wind will be located 15 miles off the coast of Atlantic City. Construction is expected to commence in the

Intercity passenger and freight rail systems both benefit, with more than $118 million of the funding going to rural projects

Hidalgo County leaders chose to impose stricter guidelines on developers to help mitigate future flooding. Read More The Monitor www.themonitor.com/2019/06/23/step-ahead-hidalgo-county-tightens-infrastructure-requirements-alleviate-flooding

The CIP includes investments ranging from small-scale maintenance projects to large-scale multimodal modernization projects… Read More Railway Age www.railwayage.com/mw/massdot-mbta-approve-18b-capital-plan

Representatives across party lines urge leaders in the House to support the inclusion of apprenticeship in any infrastructure legislation… Read

Recent projects chosen for funding include permeable parking lots, rain gardens, bioswales and green alleys, according to MWRD… Read More

Catherine Peters, chair and professor of civil and environmental engineering at Princeton, discusses the future of infrastructure… Read More Phys.org

Sen. Hoeven (R-ND) announced that the Committee has approved S. 1211 to improve tribal road safety… Read More U.S. Senate

Awards totaling $2.9 million were announced Wednesday for funds to support local water and sewer infrastructure projects… Read More Sioux

The Washington Public Works Board is accepting applications until July 12 for infrastructure construction and preconstruction loans… Read More Daily

Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.7 months in April 2019, down 0.8 months or 9% since a surge back in

Private-sector investors are targeting renewable energy technologies, despite government and other hurdles, a trade group says… Read More ThinkAdvisor www.thinkadvisor.com/2019/06/18/us-renewable-energy-scored-57-billion-in-private-investment-in-2018-report/?slreturn=20190519123314

Four states — Hawaii, New Mexico, California and Washington — as well as Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., are leading

The new agency will manage a range of improvements from roadway repair and maintenance to installing and upgrading streetlights and

Intelligent water can address two of the biggest challenges facing the U.S. water utility sector today: affordability and resilience… Read

The US$292.7m in funding aims to support public coastal ports by improving the safety, efficiency, or reliability of goods movement….

The plan is projected to bring in anywhere from $1.35 million to $4 million in revenue for PGW each year…

This represents an increase of 700,000 jobs from 2017, growing nearly 7% in just one year… Read More Forbes www.forbes.com/sites/natalieparletta/2019/06/17/11-million-people-now-have-jobs-in-renewable-energy/#71316fc817de

Stormwaters are now being diverted back thanks to a new “green infrastructure” project on Cleveland’s East Side… Read More Idea

Funds were issued through the DOT Railroad Safety Technology Grant Program, to support railroad safety and efficiency efforts… Read More

Voters okayed $72 million to protect water quality; $10 million of that has already gone to purchase 250 acres in

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