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Charleston Port’s Growth Puts it on Top 10 List

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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

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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

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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 Spending Delays

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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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Reviewing the Infrastructure Bill

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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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Democrats Make Progress on Spending Bill

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Submit Nominees for the 2021 Pubby Awards

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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

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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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NEWS Newsletter 

Infrastructure Bill May Depend on Larger Reconciliation Bill

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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

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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

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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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Infrastructure NEWS 

GOP Announce Counterproposal To Infrastructure Plan

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

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The U.S. election could bring about a surge in infrastructure spending. Here’s how to play it

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The U.S. election could bring about a surge in infrastructure spending. Here’s how to play it The U.S. infrastructure industry

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Offshore Wind Energy Towards a Concrete Future

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Offshore Wind Energy Towards a Concrete Future Trends are showing that traditional methods are being overtaken by renewable energy and

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Virginia launches largest infrastructure project in state history

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Virginia launches largest infrastructure project in state history Gov. Ralph Northam has worked with local leaders to break ground on

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U.S. Department of Energy Coal FIRST Initiative Invests $80 Million in Net-Zero Carbon Electricity and Hydrogen Plants

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U.S. Department of Energy Coal FIRST Initiative Invests $80 Million in Net-Zero Carbon Electricity and Hydrogen Plants These plants will

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EPA Calls for Nominations for the 2021 President’s Environmental Student and Teacher Awards

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PEYA and PIAEE recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship projects from Kindergarten through 12th grade by promoting environmental awareness and encouraging community

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USDOT funds to aid highway innovations

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USDOT funds to aid highway innovations The FHWA has earmarked $6.5 million in grant funding to assist seven states and

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Modernized transportation systems to strengthen U.S. competitiveness

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Modernized transportation systems to strengthen U.S. competitiveness Transportation is a key factor in productivity, providing our nation with unprecedented mobility

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In Election 2020, infrastructure reform depends on the Senate—not the presidency

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In Election 2020, infrastructure reform depends on the Senate—not the presidency Now that the country is headed back to the

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Dismantling Dams Can Help Address US Infrastructure Problems

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Dismantling Dams Can Help Address US Infrastructure Problems The American Society of Civil Engineers has given US dam infrastructure a

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It’s Official: Solar Is the Cheapest Electricity in History

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It’s Official: Solar Is the Cheapest Electricity in History According to a new report from the International Energy Agency, solar

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Over $220 Million in Grants for America’s Ports

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Over $220 Million in Grants for America’s Ports The funding will go towards

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NCDOT awarded first-ever waiver for drone bridge inspections

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NCDOT awarded first-ever waiver for drone bridge inspections Drones are the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s newest tool in maintaining

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It’s Time To Get Smart About Infrastructure

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It’s Time To Get Smart About Infrastructure Analysts says that major infrastructure investments can be the key to bring back

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Utah Is the Most Energy-Efficient State

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Utah Is the Most Energy-Efficient State According to a report from WalletHub, Utah New York and Massachusetts are the most

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U.S. Transportation Department funds aid Ohio port project

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U.S. Transportation Department funds aid Ohio port project The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a city in Ohio $19.5

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US EPA grants $225 million loan to Hampton Roads Sanitation District

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US EPA grants $225 million loan to Hampton Roads Sanitation District EPA Adminstrator Andrew Wheeler says the multi-million dollar Water

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Grant supports development of efficient offshore wind farms

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Grant supports development of efficient offshore wind farms A new research is designed to unlock the power of wind energy

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Mines student team wins international wastewater design competition

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Mines student team wins international wastewater design competition Mines took first place in the 2020 WEF Student Design Competition for

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New Solar Panel Design Could Lead to Wider Use of Renewable Energy

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New Solar Panel Design Could Lead to Wider Use of Renewable Energy A new study finds that thinner, lighter and

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Offshore Wind Energy Grew 19% Globally in 2019

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Offshore Wind Energy Grew 19% Globally in 2019 In a new report by NREL on behalf of the U.S. Department

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U.S. Rep. Maloney urges feds to speed funding for COVID-19 testing in wastewater

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U.S. Rep. Maloney urges feds to speed funding for COVID-19 testing in wastewater The problem, according to Maloney, is the

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Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Green Infrastructure Projects in Maryland

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 Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Green Infrastructure Projects in Maryland Money will go toward controlling stormwater and installing

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How a Government-Linked Foundation Could Speed the Spread of New Clean-Energy Technologies

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How a Government-Linked Foundation Could Speed the Spread of New Clean-Energy Technologies To address climate change over the coming decades,

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Davidson County wins $1.9 million federal infrastructure grant

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Solar, wind will grow fastest as power sources this year

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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5 transportation projects to help get business moving again

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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

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

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Energy Department Announces Funding to Advance Water Security

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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$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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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