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Cues: Register Today – GROUT SCHOOL 2023 

Cues: Register Today – GROUT SCHOOL 2023 Avanti Grout, CUES, and Logiball are partnering together again on March 29th-30thth,  2023,

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EPA To Propose Long-term Presence in Jackson Due To Water Crisis

EPA To Propose Long-term Presence in Jackson Due To Water Crisis The US Environmental Protection Agency is poised to propose

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DOE Awards $39M for Tech That Would Enable Buildings to Store Carbon

DOE Awards $39M for Tech That Would Enable Buildings to Store Carbon The U.S. Department of Energy announced $39 million

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NEWS Newsletter Transportation 

Charleston Port’s Growth Puts it on Top 10 List

The Port of Charleston ranks as the U.S.’s eighth-largest maritime hub. According to the Post and Courier, the local waterfront

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

Concerned Texans Will Pay More For Better Infrastructure

After last year’s extreme, and in some cases deadly weather, Texans want efficient infrastructure. According to the San Antonio report,

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90 Days After Passing the Infrastructure Bill

A look at where the country’s at 90 days since Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. 

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

Infrastructure Spending Delays

Some states are experiencing delays in receiving federal funding.  According to Forbes, President Biden’s misguided Build Back Better plan is on life

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

Reviewing the Infrastructure Bill

An unpacking of Biden’s infrastructure package. According to Reporter, the $1.2 trillion bill addresses federal aid programs for highways, transit,

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Energy New This Week NEWS Newsletter 

What Utility CEOs Are Expected to Tell Biden

Electric utility companies will meet with the President to advocate for new clean energy tax credits and outline their efforts

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

How to Modernize The Supply Chain

A case made for modernizing the supply chain vs. relying on old infrastructure. According to Forbes, the Biden administration created a Supply Chain

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

Broadband Funding Creates Major Responsibilities for States

Billions in funding is set to improve broadband access, but states have limited experience administering broadband grant programs. According to

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Energy Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

California Needs Solutions For The Green Future

California looks to phase out fossil fuels and replace gasoline-powered vehicles with electric cars. According to E&E News, Democratic Gov.

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Infrastructure New This Week NEWS Newsletter 

White House Releases Guidebook For Infrastructure Law

Biden administration releases bipartisan infrastructure law guidebook for state, local, tribal and territorial governments. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the White

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Infrastructure New This Week NEWS 

ASCE’s Support of the Biden Administration’s Infrastructure Bill

ASCE’s Tom Smith discusses the bipartisan infrastructure package. By Thomas W. Smith Americans continue to contend with challenges associated with

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NEWS Newsletter 

Democrats Make Progress on Spending Bill

Although democrats are still receiving push back from moderates, they are continuing to make progress on both the spending and

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Buttigieg Addresses Infrastructure

U.S. Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg appeared on Fox News to speak on the infrastructure and social spending bills trying to

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Infrastructure Bill Could Help Supply Chain Crisis

With hundreds of shipping containers sitting on boats off the coast, the supply chain crisis in the U.S. is in

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

World Resources Institute (WRI) Report: Some Cities Lack of Access to Services

The report finds unequal access to high-quality, reliable and affordable essential infrastructure. According to Smart Cities, the report finds unequal

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Buttigeig: Infrastructure Bill Could Alleviate Supply Chain Issues

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Sunday that supply chain issues will continue into 2022. But he says that the

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Energy Environment New This Week NEWS Newsletter 

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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Biden’s Cybersecurity Plan is met With Regulations

Biden administration’s push to improve U.S. grid cybersecurity defenses may hit a wall. According to E&E News, the administration is

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Schwarze Industries Promotes David Heigl to Unit Company President

Alabama – Please join us in congratulating David Heigl as he is promoted to unit company President of Schwarze Industries in

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Feature New This Week NEWS Newsletter 

Submit Nominees for the 2021 Pubby Awards

American Infrastructure Magazine 2021 Pubby Awards Nominees Contribute to Peninsula Publishing’s Annual Pubby Awards, where we seek to recognize exceptional

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New This Week NEWS Newsletter 

Pelosi Still Plans for House Vote on Infrastructure Bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday morning said she still is planning to have the U.S. House of Representatives vote

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Infrastructure Bill May Depend on Larger Reconciliation Bill

Last month, the Senate passed a bipartisan bill to authorize $550 billion in new spending on surface transportation measures like

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Press Release: Utah Officials Speak at Jacobsen Construction Ribbon Cutting

SALT LAKE CITY — Prominent state and local government leaders joined with Jacobsen Construction Company employees this month to cut

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Flight 93 Memorial – 20th Anniversary of September 11

By Paul Murdoch On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the United States came under attack when four commercial airliners departing

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Gallagher and Allred Re-Introduce Transportation Financing Legislation

Gallagher and Allred Re-Introduce Transportation Financing Legislation The bipartisan effort from Gallagher (R-WI) and Allred (D-TX), both members of the

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GOP Announce Counterproposal To Infrastructure Plan

GOP members of the Senate have outlined a counterproposal to the $2 trillion infrastructure proposal, called the American Jobs Plan,

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Davidson County wins $1.9 million federal infrastructure grant

Davidson County wins $1.9 million federal infrastructure grant Davidson County in North Carolina received $1.9 million from a federal infrastructure

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U.S. Department of Commerce invests $1.9M to make port harbor in Pemiscot County

U.S. Department of Commerce invests $1.9M to make port harbor in Pemiscot County The U.S. Secretary of Commerce announced that

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Having Bipartisan Support, U.S. Energy & Environmental Security Depends On Mining

Having Bipartisan Support, U.S. Energy & Environmental Security Depends On Mining Having bipartisan support, mining productions can be a crucial

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Team extracts more energy from sunlight with advanced solar panels

Team extracts more energy from sunlight with advanced solar panels Scientists are working on ways to maximize solar panel efficiency

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Where the 2020 Election Is a Referendum on Public Transit

Where the 2020 Election Is a Referendum on Public Transit Across nine states, voters will be deciding through ballot measures

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FEMA opens $660 million grant application process to build resilient infrastructure and communities

FEMA opens $660 million grant application process to build resilient infrastructure and communities EMA will open applications on Wednesday, September

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Investment In Green Infrastructure Can Kick-Start The Economy

Investment In Green Infrastructure Can Kick-Start The Economy Communities are initiating to incorporate natural assets into their infrastructure planning while

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House passes bills to secure energy sector against cyberattacks

House passes bills to secure energy sector against cyberattacks The House on Tuesday unanimously passed four bills aimed at securing

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Department of Transportation announces $574 million in emergency relief for road and bridge repairs

Department of Transportation announces $574 million in emergency relief for road and bridge repairs Secretary Chao announced that the DOT

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Louisiana, Ohio Short Lines Receiving Infrastructure Investment Boost

Louisiana, Ohio Short Lines Receiving Infrastructure Investment Boost The New Orleans & Gulf Coast Railway will undergo upgrades using grants

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EPA Recognizes Town Engineer With Environmental Award

EPA Recognizes Town Engineer With Environmental Award The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Town Engineer Wayne Chouinard as a

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New Jersey American Water Recognized For Excellence In Water Quality By Partnership For Safe Water

New Jersey American Water Recognized For Excellence In Water Quality By Partnership For Safe Water Company demonstrates outstanding commitment to

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U.S. Transportation Secretary announces $1 billion infrastructure boost

U.S. Transportation Secretary announces $1 billion infrastructure boost The U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that money will be going

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Solar Energy Company Announces $20 million investment in Florence County

Solar Energy Company Announces $20 million investment in Florence County In South Carolina, solar energy company Narenco has made plans

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The wind energy industry brings jobs to Port Fisher Terminals along the Saginaw River

The wind energy industry brings jobs to Port Fisher Terminals along the Saginaw River In Michigan, wind turbines are generating

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The Value of Investing in Water Infrastructure

The Value of Investing in Water Infrastructure Water infrastructure cannot be ignored as necessary funding for repairs continues to grow…

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America’s infrastructure has been severely impacted by COVID-19. Investing in it could help the economy recover faster

America’s infrastructure has been severely impacted by COVID-19. Investing in it could help the economy recover faster There’s a dire

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Solar power on the rise at US schools

Solar power on the rise at US schools Report finds an 81% increase in K-12 schools using solar power over

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Governments urged to invest more in green cities to beat coronavirus slump

Governments urged to invest more in green cities to beat coronavirus slump From planting more trees to saving on energy

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U.S. Green Building Council-L.A. Announces 2020 Board of Directors, with Enhanced Representation from Landscape Design, GC, and Academia

U.S. Green Building Council-L.A. Announces 2020 Board of Directors, with Enhanced Representation from Landscape Design, GC, and Academia

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Solar, wind will grow fastest as power sources this year

Solar, wind will grow fastest as power sources this year The electric power sector will add 23.3 gigawatts of new

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States Receive $4.8B in ‘Bonus’ Federal FY20 Highway Funds

States Receive $4.8B in ‘Bonus’ Federal FY20 Highway Funds The Federal Highway Administration is giving $4.8 billion in uncommitted federal

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Study shows promise of California offshore wind energy

Study shows promise of California offshore wind energy A study from California Polytechnic State University found that offshore winds along

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Gov. Evers, WisDOT, DOT announce $18 million in public transportation grants

Gov. Evers, WisDOT, DOT announce $18 million in public transportation grants Wisconsin Gov. Evers and Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary-designee

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US Department of Energy and State of Wyoming Partner on Study Showing Potential of Carbon Capture at Wyoming Coal-Fired Power Plants

US Department of Energy and State of Wyoming Partner on Study Showing Potential of Carbon Capture at Wyoming Coal-Fired Power

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5 transportation projects to help get business moving again

5 transportation projects to help get business moving again Despite COVID-19 cities are keeping up with construction on projects for

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POWERHOME Solar offering PV on new construction in Nashville development

POWERHOME Solar offering PV on new construction in Nashville development Samaroo Development Group is working with POWERHOME Solar to give

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NEWS 

Energy Department Announces Funding to Advance Water Security

Energy Department Announces Funding to Advance Water Security The DOE, in partnership with the National Alliance for Water Innovation Hub,

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U.S. to allocate $400m for four transit infrastructure projects

U.S. to allocate $400m for four transit infrastructure projects The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration plans to disburse

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US Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., proposes a new New Deal to fix infrastructure, spur job growth

US Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., proposes a new New Deal to fix infrastructure, spur job growth Jobs created by the

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Department of Energy Stands Ready to Respond to Hurricane Laura

Department of Energy Stands Ready to Respond to Hurricane Laura To respond to the landfall of Hurricane Laura, the U.S.

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Researchers Improve ‘Anti-Solar’ Energy Production

Researchers Improve ‘Anti-Solar’ Energy Production A new study has possibly found a way to significantly improve “anti-solar panels” so that

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U.S. Department Of Transportation Announces $100 Million Grant To Improve South Florida Transit

U.S. Department Of Transportation Announces $100 Million Grant To Improve South Florida Transit The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit

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Silent trains to masks: U.S. cities fight to revive public transport

Silent trains to masks: U.S. cities fight to revive public transport To address use public transit as cities come out

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Trump Touts Infrastructure Permitting Reforms

Trump Touts Infrastructure Permitting Reforms The administration’s recent aim at advancing infrastructure projects through environmental permitting changes was touted by

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Climate Resilient Infrastructure Saves Taxpayers Money & Protects Communities

Climate Resilient Infrastructure Saves Taxpayers Money & Protects Communities Integrating green infrastructure into the design and implementation of community development

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New York’s Brooklyn Bridge Forest project has been revealed

New York’s Brooklyn Bridge Forest project has been revealed The Reimagining the Brooklyn Bridge competition has been won by a

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Sen. Gillibrand cosponsors bus, motorcoach, ferry service emergency funding bill

Sen. Gillibrand cosponsors bus, motorcoach, ferry service emergency funding bill New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be cosponsoring a bill

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Solar energy is doing its job and can help solve California’s energy crisis

Solar energy is doing its job and can help solve California’s energy crisis Solar energy is contributing to the usage

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Atlanta regional transportation service receives $25M CARES Act grant

Atlanta regional transportation service receives $25M CARES Act grant The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration will be providing

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State awards $122 million for cities’ water infrastructure

State awards $122 million for cities’ water infrastructure Minnesota’s Public Facilities Authority said it has allocated $122 million in loans

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Colorado can build out of the coronavirus recession with $20 billion for infrastructure

Colorado can build out of the coronavirus recession with $20 billion for infrastructure Now is the time for major federal

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Illinois Officials Announce $250 Million for Local Infrastructure

Illinois Officials Announce $250 Million for Local Infrastructure The funds are intended to help counties, municipalities and townships address transportation

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$4.4 million announced for upstate infrastructure projects

$4.4 million announced for upstate infrastructure projects Eight economic development and infrastructure projects in northern New York will receive funds

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City Of Las Vegas named LEED Gold Community for various infrastructure projects

City Of Las Vegas named LEED Gold Community for various infrastructure projects The city is part of a growing group

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Western State DOTs Win Awards For Transportation Projects

Western State DOTs Win Awards For Transportation Projects Transportation projects across Arizona, California, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas and

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CDC Will Survey Wastewater for COVID-19 Spread

CDC Will Survey Wastewater for COVID-19 Spread State, local, tribal and territorial health departments will submit wastewater test data to

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Who Boldly Writes Infrastructure’s Future? Our Sputnik Moment

Who Boldly Writes Infrastructure’s Future? Our Sputnik Moment The world needs to put a priority toward investing in infrastructure and

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Community Energy and Princeton University to develop US energy transition plan

Community Energy and Princeton University to develop US energy transition plan Princeton University is working with Community to foster a

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DOT funds target pipeline, hazardous materials safety

DOT funds target pipeline, hazardous materials safety The Department of Transportation will be funding $97 million in grants to support

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $3.3 Million Grant for Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $3.3 Million Grant for Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority Livermore Amador Valley Transit

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Trump and Pelosi want infrastructure in next coronavirus bill

Trump and Pelosi want infrastructure in next coronavirus bill Pelosi and Trump say they want main infrastructure spending in the

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Senate Passes Pipelines Policy Bill

Senate Passes Pipelines Policy Bill The Senate this month passed a bipartisan bill that would reauthorize the agency overseeing pipeline

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Department of Energy Announces $20 Million to Advance Perovskite Solar Technologies

Department of Energy Announces $20 Million to Advance Perovskite Solar Technologies When perovskites, a family of materials with specific crystal

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The many faces of energy resilience

The many faces of energy resilience Large corporate energy buyers and utilities, in particular, hold the opportunity to build better

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State Transportation Commission Adopts Updated 12-Year Transportation Program

State Transportation Commission Adopts Updated 12-Year Transportation Program The new Pennsylvania plan anticipates $64.8 billion being available over the next

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Testing sewage for COVID-19 has shown signs of outbreaks, trends

Testing sewage for COVID-19 has shown signs of outbreaks, trends Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Duluth Campus

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Colorado Springs Public Works using new technology to improve roads

Colorado Springs Public Works using new technology to improve roads The Public Works Department in Colorado Springs is integrating a

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Friant Canal funding flows through House bill

Friant Canal funding flows through House bill The House passed a bill on the fiscal year 2021 six-bill appropriations minibus

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Wind and solar energy is steadily replacing coal

Wind and solar energy is steadily replacing coal In a new report by Ember, a climate-focused think tank, solar and

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U.S. energy secretary talks renewables, oil and gas in Colorado

U.S. energy secretary talks renewables, oil and gas in Colorado Dan Brouillette, the Secretary of Energy visited Colorado to hear

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Wind energy and solar produced 10% of global electricity in H1 2020

Wind energy and solar produced 10% of global electricity in H1 2020 The first half of 2020 saw an increase

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5-bridge maintenance project to start in spring

5-bridge maintenance project to start in spring Michigan Department of Transportation officials outlined in a general public meeting 5 bridge

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USDA invests $462M to modernize water and wastewater infrastructure

USDA invests $462M to modernize water and wastewater infrastructure Through the Water and Waster Disposal Loan and Grant Program, the

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Brown identifies priority infrastructure projects for federal funding

Brown identifies priority infrastructure projects for federal funding In New York, Mayor Byron Brown hopes to provide $206.5 million in

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U.S. Senate confirms Menezes as Department of Energy’s Deputy Secretary of Energy

U.S. Senate confirms Menezes as Department of Energy’s Deputy Secretary of Energy Serving as the new deputy secretary of energy,

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Solar projects bringing clean energy & jobs to Northeast Florida

Solar projects bringing clean energy & jobs to Northeast Florida Five new solar projects in Northeast Florida have begun; in

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GE plans to give offshore wind energy a supercomputing boost

GE plans to give offshore wind energy a supercomputing boost GE has been given permission to use the IBM Summit

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$80 million solar farm gets green light and could provide 300 jobs in Mississippi county

$80 million solar farm gets green light and could provide 300 jobs in Mississippi county The go-ahead from the Public

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Assembling offshore wind turbines

Assembling offshore wind turbines The United States offshore wind energy industry is growing, with planned commitments to build 26 gigawatts

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