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The utility says the $18 million project also includes an additional groundwater well at a well field on the city’s

The bill that will send money to states and territories hit by natural disasters was approved by the House… Read

A business-friendly environment, plentiful job opportunities and affordable cost of living have pushed Phoenix to the top of the list

Nashville’s ‘green New Deal’ includes a schedule for Metro to transition into 100 percent renewable energy. Read More Nashville Scene

The bill would give the U.S. Department of Transportation $1 billion for a grants program designed to assist with big-ticket,

California Water Service recently completed a water main replacement project in north Los Altos… Read More Los Altos Town Crier

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the release of $1.5 million in emergency relief funds to help repair flood-damaged

Lawmakers released a $40.6 billion general revenue fund budget and a $45 billion capital spending plan just 12 hours before

St. Paul hopes to encourage residents to leave their cars at home to help reach an ambitious plan of carbon

The regional director of the Environmental Protection Agency announced that gasoline with 15 percent ethanol will be sold year-round. Read

15 projects are under construction, funded by the legislation that created Keep Oregon Moving. About 80 other projects are in

There is a way to reduce stormwater runoff that protects the environment, is beautiful, and can provide opportunities for recreation

$14 million will be divided among roughly 30 projects targeting stormwater; the deadline is June 12… Read More AP News

Crews strengthened electric grids to better withstand powerful storms, through upgrade and reinforcement… Read More Honolulu Star-Advertiser www.staradvertiser.com/2019/05/29/breaking-news/grid-geared-up-for-hurricane-season-hawaiian-electric-says

In the world’s largest project of its kind, the ACES initiative will develop 1,000 megawatts of 100 percent clean energy

The $33 billion bill comes with recognition that 64 percent of voters oppose an infrastructure proposal that weakens environmental protections…

A study by AARP found that a one-time $6.7 million investment in cycling infrastructure has brought in a nine-to-one return

“Our infrastructure group is determining other ways they can provide assistance if requested,” said Hamilton’s City Manager… Read More WHIO

Technology-driven solutions to traffic and pedestrian safety were among those that stood out in the National League of Cities’ annual

Alchemy Renewable Energy announced the commercial operation of the 3.5 MWac Ephrata Solar photovoltaic project, located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Nevada is the best state in the country when it comes to its transportation systems. Read More My News 4

The state will be spending $8.35 million on highway improvements. Read More Ky3 www.ky3.com/content/news/Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-to-fund-US-65-projects-in-Harrison-510523141.html

Idaho and Oregon have completed key elements in a process that will allow the license renewal for a major hydroelectric

The Town of Smyrna is clearing room for its fourth water tower to accommodate the growing need for water storage

The announcement took place at the current airport, which is crumbling due to permafrost beneath its foundation… Read More Thompson

Philadelphia’s stormwater management plan will produce $4 billion in economic impact, including an average of 1,160 jobs annually… Read More

“This project is an example of state, regional, and local cooperation at its finest,” said Mayor Blakespeare… Read More Times

VDOT says it will open the Grassy Creek Bridge when Kentucky completes the stretch of highway on its side of

Public and private partners are working to reduce storm-water pollution from roads and urban areas… Read More USA Today https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/05/lake-tahoe-clarity-sees-dramatic-improvement

Instead, it seems likely Congress will pursue a narrower surface transportation bill, which would happen by reauthorization of… Read More

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is applauding the passage of the bill, as is a result of years of

Restore Pennsylvania will invest $4.5 billion over the next four years to advance Pennsylvania in technology, development… Read More MyChesCo

The program provides to low-income households in Colorado that otherwise wouldn’t have access to renewable energy… Read More GreenBiz https://www.greenbiz.com/article/energy-equity-bringing-solar-power-low-income-communities

Some projects that will receive funding include adding roundabouts, electric buses, pedestrian safety enhancements, and a road widening… Read More

Since first addressing the issue of aging meters in 2013, JEA has experienced an overall gain of one billion gallons

A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt, has announced its own plan to help upgrade the nation’s

Hundreds of communities, elected officials, industry leaders etc. gathered for the seventh annual Infrastructure Week to underscore the need for

The combination of solar plus storage is super-charging the deployment of batteries across the country. Read More PV Magazine https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2019/05/21/the-u-s-energy-storage-market-will-nearly-double-this-year/

There are several Ohio Department of Transportation projects starting in the next few weeks… Read More Ironton Tribune https://www.irontontribune.com/2019/05/21/odot-announces-road-projects/

The goal is to bring seven miles of U.S. 70 up to interstate standards… Read More Goldsboro Daily News http://goldsborodailynews.com/blog/2019/05/22/ncdot-looks-at-next-section-of-u-s-70-upgrades-photos/

Tomball City Council is moving forward with eminent domain on four properties to install public utilities, adopting a water conservation

Here are some of our favorite moments from Infrastructure Week 2019… Read More Cities Speak https://citiesspeak.org/2019/05/17/top-ten-moments-from-infrastructure-week-2019/

Illinois would spend $41.5 billion over six years to rebuild roads, bridges, schools and other facilities that have… Read More

It improves the performance and reduces the costs of operating gray infrastructure when the two are integrated… Read More Ecosystem

“The path to prosperity is paved with smart investments in our infrastructure,” said Mayor Garcetti… Read More The City of

Blue Planet provided CO2-based concrete to build a new terminal and runways at the San Francisco International Airport…. Read More

The money is from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund… Read More Portland

Financing sustainable power to digital infrastructure is driven by business needs and offers a healthy return profile for investors… Read

The bill also dedicates funding to increase the nation’s broadband infrastructure, improve drinking water and healthcare infrastructure… Read More Washington

It is not only an opportunity to rebuild traditional infrastructure, but also to federally managed lands and waters… Read More

High Road Infrastructure projects are designed, built, and operated to deliver social, environmental, and climate benefits in addition to core

U.S.D.O.T. Secretary Elaine L. Chao has announced the Federal Aviation Administration’s intent to award $779 million to 127 airports… Read

The large-diameter tunnel is part of the $3 billion Project Clean Lake, a CSO control plan that is cleaning up

Infrastructure Week is partnering with Smart City Works, an accelerator focused on smart infrastructure solutions…. Read More IoT Evolution https://www.iotevolutionworld.com/iot/articles/442182-infrastructure-week-washington-dc-paves-new-roads-safer.htm

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said May 14 she is optimistic about advancing a comprehensive infrastructure package… Read More Transport

The state earned the No. 1 ranking in air and water quality but the second-worst ranking in infrastructure in the

The country must prioritize measures that shift commuters toward transit while fixing decaying bridges and essential roadways… Read More StreetsBlog

Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT today announced a joint $31 million investment to improve railroad infrastructure… Read More Insider NJ https://www.insidernj.com/press-release/amtrak-nj-transit-continue-partnership-31-million-northeast-corridor-infrastructure-investment/

Missouri American Water is spending over $200 million in this upcoming year to upgrade water infrastructure across Missouri… Read More

Both Democrats and Republicans touted the economic benefit of the bonding bill and other infrastructure measures… Read More Daily Light

The rollout of the task force coincides with Infrastructure Week; it aims to close the rural digital divide and eliminate

Solar farms and other types of renewable energy have become a major economic driver all over Georgia… Read More Ledger-Enquirer

The selected communities will first conduct Community Resilience Building workshops to develop resilience plans and prioritize projects… Read More The

The plans for runway rehabilitation and runway lighting improvements will improve transportation infrastructure… Read More Olean Times Herald www.oleantimesherald.com/news/reed-announces-million-grant-for-wellsville-municipal-airport/article_a92d8b15-44ae-5527-a73a-00fb77f12184.html

The systems need investment, particularly in smaller, rural counties that don’t have the revenues to maintain water and sewer lines…

The event’s kickoff is scheduled for May 13 in the nation’s capital. Delivering the keynote address will be Rep. Steny

Senators Martin Sandoval was joined by a bipartisan group of leaders to announce legislation to produce funding for… Read More

Sustainable Jersey announced the thirty-six NJ municipalities selected to receive a Sustainable Jersey grant funded by the…. Read More TAPinto

Failing power lines and crumbling roads are just some of the major issues highlighted in the American Society of Civil

Lawmakers, unite to let states manage infrastructure. Read More Wall Street Journal www.wsj.com/articles/roads-and-bridges-can-bridge-the-parties-11557268940

At least six other states are considering similar legislation to fight climate change by shutting down coal power and ramping

The city of Sioux Falls agreed to appropriate $1.8 million of their budget surplus to roads throughout the city. Read

The Sam Rayburn Tollway widening project aims to improve regional mobility… Read More Community Impact Newspaper https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/mckinney/top-stories/2019/05/08/new-lanes-on-sam-rayburn-tollway-expected-to-improve-congestion-from-mckinney-to-lewisville/

Hampton Roads wastewater-to-aquifer recharge project showing results Success of SWIFT, the first to test technique in a non-arid region, is

The Southwestern Pennsylvania will begin meetings to draft a plan called “SmartMoves for a Changing Region,” which… Read More Pittsburgh

Researchers found the industry creates jobs, is environmentally friendly and cost-effective, and pays higher wages… Read More Commercial Property Executive

The U.S. Government will infuse $2 trillion dollars into U.S. infrastructure projects. Read More PR Newswire www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-government-plans-2-trillion-infusion-into-infrastructure-projects-300842531.html

Renewable energy may have generated more electricity than coal in the entire U.S. for the month of April. Read More

AWEA’s newly-released first quarter market report shows a record 39,000 megawatts of new wind turbines projects are now under construction

The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin reconstructing 2.3 miles of US-131 between William R. Monroe Boulevard and Hoffman Road

The Florida House is ready to put the state on a path toward three new or expanded toll roads in

Illinois American Water has completed rehabilitating the 100,000-gallon water storage tank located on Jackson Street in Fisher Read More Water

Congressional leaders said they will return to the White House in three weeks to determine how to pay for it…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced nearly $87 million in grant funding to states, tribes, and territories… Read More Niagara

The Climate Mobilization Act aims to reduce emissions while stimulating the environment and creating jobs… Read More Inhabitat https://inhabitat.com/green-roofs-to-take-over-nyc-skyline-by-law/

New York, Maryland, and Michigan are helping bridge the EV infrastructure gap through utility programs… Read More Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/energyinnovation/2019/04/30/how-states-can-overcome-the-looming-ev-charging-infrastructure-gap-new-york-maryland-michigan/#3bcf108c10f2

The presented approach offers water managers a tool to evaluate the ecological impacts of proposed hydropower… Read More Eos https://eos.org/research-spotlights/modeling-river-boulders-to-improve-hydropower-sustainability

Cities are adopting smart technologies to connect citizens with their surroundings in innovative ways offering convenience, savings… Read More Yahoo

The $180 million promised Long Island City to help address the area’s stretched infrastructure was included in Mayor Bill de

The U.S. community solar market is beginning to draw investment from infrastructure funds and institutional investors… Read More Greentech Media

The Illinois Future Energy Jobs Act has been a success in keeping down costs while promoting green energy, and an

Led by U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio, the trip will entail a tour of the site and

The money will go toward renovating the local water treatment plant, building a new ground water tanks… Read More WWVA

New report says green and gray infrastructure systems are more powerful when they work together… Read More ReliefWeb https://reliefweb.int/report/world/integrating-green-and-gray-creating-next-generation-infrastructure

Governor Cuomo announced $30.1 million in new funding for projects that support bicycle and pedestrian enhancement… Read More WKBW www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/cuomo-announces-funding-towards-greener-transportation-options

These communities deserve economic boosts to replace lost fossil-based jobs; creative entrepreneurs are bringing new opportunities… Read More Southern Alliance

The benefits of this, they say, will speed up traffic, allow drivers to have different ways to travel, and come

The plan foresees electric-vehicle adoption to grow during this period, leaving gas tax to be a weaker funding method for