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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EPA Announces $6 Billion In New Funding For Water Infrastructure Projects These funding programs accelerate investment in critical water infrastructure

USDA invests $462M to modernize water and wastewater infrastructure Funding will improve rural water infrastructure for 467,000 rural Americans in

The next stimulus should be a no-regrets infrastructure bill Political leaders agree that more investment is need in infrastructure, and

Congressman Guest announces $2 Million in Department of Energy grant funding for MSU In announcement made by the U.S. Department

Why Solar Energy Stocks are Jumping on Tuesday Solar energy companies such as SolarEdge Technologies SEDG rose in stocks after

U.S. Transportation Secretary announces $6.3M to Evansville for COVID-19 relief In Indiana, the city of Evansville has been given a

As crews dig up lead-poisoned dirt, accelerated cleanup of Pueblo Superfund site cast as EPA model In Colorado, EPA crews

Public transportation may not be a major source of coronavirus transmission A recent study shows that populous cities with public

Department of Transportation awards USF $4.8 million grant  The Department of Transportation gave the University of Florida $4.8 million for

Wide-Ranging Water Infrastructure Bill Easily Passes House Legislation has passed that will allow the Army Corps of Engineers to address

Nature can help boost Massachusetts infrastructure Nature-based solutions — which harness natural processes to tackle challenges like managing water damage

New Mexico approves 100% renewable replacement for San Juan coal capacity The decision is estimated to bring 1,200 construction jobs

DOT announces availability of $225 million through Pilot Program The funding will help expedite transportation projects in several communities around

U.S. House Water Infrastructure Bill Takes Nation’s Water Needs Seriously The Water Resources Development Act 2020 (HR 7575) will direct

City Manager recommends new Director of Public Works for approval by Council Michael Criddle has been recommended as the new

Senate COVID-19 Stimulus Includes Transportation Aid A new plan proposed in response to COVID-19 dedicates $26.2 million for certain operations

Billions in untapped infrastructure resources could aid COVID-19 recovery efforts Assets within potential infrastructure resources through the U.S. are trapped

Why City Trees Are Needed More Than Ever If we want to reap the benefits of urban treescapes, ecologists say

Renewables output outpacing coal and nuclear in US Wind generated 11.1% more electricity than it did in the same period

Trump to visit oil-rich Permian Basin to visit rig, talk energy The president will tour an oil rig and address

U.S. Department of Transportation Posts Hyperloop Framework Proposed hyperloop transportation has received a key endorsement from the U.S. Department of

From recovery to resilience: Getting post-COVID infrastructure right Recovery efforts may present a singular moment to improve the country’s crumbling

Wolf administration provides $66M in funding for Pennsylvania water infrastructure projects Gov. Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania announced that $66 million

Telework will stay for some, as EPA preps social distancing plans for phase three reopening The Environmental Protection Agency will

How Pandemic Could Reshape Our Cities Looking at life post-pandemic, urban planner take a look at the possibility of adopting

DC-area leaders approve transportation network to serve walkers, cyclists The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Transportation Planning Board approved a

Newport News breaks ground on new transportation center Construction has begun for a $47-million project that will create a transportation

Steel groups urge Congress to include infrastructure in next stimulus package Major domestic steel industry groups on Monday called on

New York launches largest renewable solicitation in US history Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the largest combined clean energy

Gov. Pritzker announces $21.3 billion roads and bridges improvement plan funded by Rebuild Illinois The Rebuild Illinois capital plan is

Treated Wastewater May Be the Irrigation Wave of the Future With the need to feed a growing population, scientists from

Initiative Calls for Infrastructure Funding to be Included in Future Economic Packages Wisconsin mayor says that investment toward water infrastructure

EPA Announces Grant to Support Safe Pesticide Use Outreach The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will give $1.2 million for a

Leeward Community College running on solar energy becomes UH’s first net-zero campus In partnership with UH, Johnson Controls and Hawaiian

Economically Political Solutions For Transportation Equality Involving Autonomous Vehicles Autonomous vehicles could help people who are unable to attend medical

House Transportation Panel Advances Water Infrastructure Bill On July 15, the transportation committee of the House of Representatives approved legislation

Biden outlines $2T plan to invest in renewables, electrification Biden describes this as a “one-time” opportunity to reestablish the U.S.

How the ‘15-Minute City’ Could Help Post-Pandemic Recovery An international coalition of cities believes that the only path forward for

Democrats Propose $23.5 Billion for DOE as Economic Recovery Measure Legislation would provide billions of dollars in one-time “emergency” funding

Throughout the tremendous disruption caused by COVID-19, public transport has proven again to be an essential service itself… Read More

House Panel Approves Major Water Infrastructure Measure The Water Resources Development Act would authorize the Army Corps of Engineers every

Offshore wind energy investment quadruples despite Covid-19 slump Wind Energy investment has steadily increased as a report shows that $35

Trump, Biden Approach U.S. Job Infrastructure In Vastly Different Plans President Trump outlines a plan focused on boosting fossil fuels

Texas to Help Power the Post-pandemic Economic Comeback The state will work with industry leaders and universities and focus on

15 States Take Historic Action on Transportation Pollution Governors of 15 states and the District of Columbia say that by

Mainers approve $120 million in bonds for broadband and transportation In Maine, a pair of bond proposals aimed at transportation

Infrastructure Being Discussed as Part of Campaign Policy Both major party presidential candidates are ramping up infrastructure rhetoric and making

The Route to Infrastructure that Benefits Communities States and localities will need the full range of tools to recover economically.

Innovation is key to clean energy future, says Brouillette US Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette called for the world to take

Infrastructure Development Firm Identifies 550+ Infrastructure Projects Critical to Stimulating the U.S. Economy and Creating Jobs Projects cover all infrastructure

2020 Is Our Best Chance to Save the Planet The pandemic has pushed 10 years of anticipated investment in everything

D.C. has become a leader in a movement to plant more diverse city trees The city government has an active

Chicago Green Infrastructure: A History And Moving Forward Chicago is unique in both its geography and demographics and therefore any

Our Superpower – Why The World Demands That We Create Great Infrastructure? Infrastructure shows us who we are, and gives

Moving America Forward Act: Another Attempt at Funding US Infrastructure Here we go again. Another move of many during the

House Funding Bill Would Boost Clean Energy, ARPA-E Spending The energy and water spending measure would provide $49.6 billion in

Solar power continues growth in Minnesota Solar power continues to grow throughout the region and state, helped by federal and

States Prepare To Spend Millions To Address Flooding A handful of states are preparing to spend millions of dollars to

The Moving Forward Act: Ten Ways the House Infrastructure Proposal Would Increase Clean Energy, and Resilient Transportation The centerpiece of

A Pivotal Moment for Sustainable Transportation The COVID-19 pandemic offers another example of the importance of mobility and transportation… Read

Strong And Lasting Infrastructure Innovation – How We Must Invest Our country – and every country in the world –

Putting Americans Back to Work with Good Infrastructure Jobs Major investment in infrastructure would help to restart the economy by

Large-scale solar project continues renewable energy growth in the Midwest Over the last 10 years, the U.S. has experienced rapid

Bill would provide billions for Northeast corridor, Rep. Payne, Jr. says The Moving Forward Act, would bring at least $7.6

Flushing out coronavirus: Wastewater testing could help predict surges Some researchers also are eyeing wastewater testing as a means of

Governors eye expanding public-private partnerships for infrastructure financing The National Governors Association (NGA) held a virtual summit this week to

INVEST in America Act Dedicates $500B to Infrastructure The money will be spread out over the next five years to

Top ways local solar energy projects can benefit municipalities Many decide using local solar projects to achieve major community benefits

House’s $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill packed with pro-solar, pro-storage provisions The bill proposes investing more than $70 billion to transform

Reshaping the transportation industry The transportation industry has a long history of harnessing the latest technologies to deliver better mobility

Assistance program launched for unpaid water and wastewater bills in the wake of Covid-19 As the economy slowly reopens, many

Covid-19 Stimulus Needs To Account For Future Infrastructure This crisis will cause investors to demand greater certainty around the sustainability

An Infrastructure Package Will Help America’s Economy and Environment This massive infrastructure push wouldn’t only put Americans back to work.

Renewable Energy: The Optimal Economic Incentive for Pandemic Recovery A decade ago, renewable energy was still somewhat marked by unconvincing

$70 Billion for Electric Grid in Moving Forward Act It would expand renewable energy deployment, strengthen infrastructure, and help with

The council has recommended eight projects receive a total of $8.8 million in grant funds that will go toward infrastructure

US transportation secretary Elaine Chao has announced plans to invest more than US$900 in infrastructure through a grant programme…. Read