New water treatment plant welcomed addition in county
The new plant has increased production capacity, improved reliability and provides enhanced safety for the company’s employees… Read More New
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Paulding reservoir project reaches key milestones toward water production by early 2020
Officials reached milestones on the $215 million project, including completion of a pumping… Read More Marietta Daily Journal https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/west_georgia/news/paulding-reservoir-project-reaches-key-milestones-toward-water-production-by/article_7e43235e-fb71-11e9-95cc-97e83b753559.html
Read moreINDOT announces $99.2 million in state matching funds for infrastructure projects
Each project is evaluated on a basis of need, traffic volume, local support, regional economics and impact on mobility… Read
Read moreGovernments and businesses seek resilience in a changing climate
Billion-dollar weather is a growing trend, and people are looking more closely at microgrids and… Read More GreenBiz https://www.greenbiz.com/article/governments-and-businesses-seek-resilience-changing-climate
Read moreHighways, Infrastructure, Storms—It’s Time to Focus on Prevention
More weather disasters are coming; smart funding for infrastructure now will save… Read More Bloomberg Environment https://news.bloombergenvironment.com/environment-and-energy/insight-highways-infrastructure-storms-its-time-to-focus-on-prevention
Read moreHouse advances four transportation bills from Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
The Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act was introduced in February by Reps. Mark Meadows and Scott Peters… Read More Transportation
Read moreNew Infrastructure Helps Starkville Quality of Life Grow
Infrastructure has become so pedestrian-friendly, Terry Long changed his restaurant’s business model… Read More WCBI https://www.wcbi.com/new-infrastructure-helps-starkville-quality-of-life-grow/
Read morePennsylvania clean transportation infrastructure bill to be considered this week
The bill aims to spur the development of electric, natural gas and hydrogen vehicles by developing infrastructure to support them…
Read moreHuge Battery Investments Drop Energy-Storage Costs Faster Than Expected
Many of these alternative battery technologies will leap from the lab to the marketplace by 2030, the report predicts… Read
Read moreCentral Texas transportation agencies investing millions in I-35 for new lanes
These new lanes will be the first time I-35 has seen a major expansion since 1974… Read More Community Impact
Read more$23 billion water infrastructure bill clears House committee
The programs provide local governments with loans and other financing to fund wastewater infrastructure projects… Read More The Citizen https://auburnpub.com/blogs/eye_on_ny/john-katko-backed-billion-water-infrastructure-bill-clears-house-committee/article_7202ef9b-cf3a-5c16-b771-2c7a032709f5.html
Read moreTampa’s Whopping $1.4 Billion Westshore Area Interchange Project Set for FY 2023-2024
The project is set to take place in fiscal year 2023-2024… Read More Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/tampas-whopping-14-billion-westshore-area-interchange-project-set-fy-2023-2024
Read moreChattanooga awarded $30 million low-interest loan for wastewater infrastructure improvements
Three 10 million gallon basins hold back large volumes of wastewater during large storm events… Read More WRCB https://www.wrcbtv.com/story/41233043/chattanooga-awarded-dollar30-million-lowinterest-loan-for-wastewater-infrastructure-improvements
Read moreUSDA to increase energy technology development in rural America
USDA and DOE have convened interagency working groups… Read More Ag Daily https://www.agdaily.com/news/usda-energy-technology-development/
Read moreA Good Start to a Needed Transit Expansion
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority finished $350 million renovation of oldest rail line… Read More Los Angeles Downtown News http://www.ladowntownnews.com/opinion/a-good-start-to-a-needed-transit-expansion/article_ac1d9bf0-f780-11e9-a657-afd6e80b3962.html
Read moreClimate Change Could Wreck a Quarter of U.S. Bridges in 21 Years
The team comprised of engineers looked at 89,089 steel bridges… Read More Popular Mechanics https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a29579577/climate-changes-bridges/
Read moreEPA invites 38 projects to apply for WIFIA loans
Projects selected nationwide include… Read More Water Finance & Management https://waterfm.com/epa-invites-38-projects-to-apply-for-wifia-loans/
Read moreCuomo announces $133 million to rebuild infrastructure along Lake Ontario
It’s part of the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative, or REDI… Read More WXXI News https://www.wxxinews.org/post/cuomo-announces-133-million-rebuild-infrastructure-along-lake-ontario
Read moreWhite House says infrastructure projects should seek private funding
At the North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum in Washington D.C., Kudlow said… Read More Times Union https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/White-House-says-infrastructure-projects-should-14554288.php
Read moreThe Vital Need for Energy Equity in Atlanta
Cities are embracing clean energy and must ensure low-income residents and people of color… Read More US News & World
Read moreMetro floats early project list for ‘transformative’ $3 billion transportation package
The Metro council, which will ultimately approve the final projects and send them to voters, expects to take up the
Read moreVirginians are buying less gas but driving more miles. For transportation officials, that’s a problem.
Had fuel tax collections grown at the same pace as driving, the state would have taken in another $31.3 million
Read moreFlooding: It’s all about infrastructure
The Metropolitan Reclamation Water District is working to make an impact at the most local levels… Read More Crain’s Chicago
Read moreIndiana Investing $100 Million in State Infrastructure
The partnership seeks to promote economic development, create jobs and strengthen… Read More WIBC https://www.wibc.com/news/local-news/indiana-investing-100-million-state-infrastructure
Read moreHow the cleanest U.S. cities are progressing toward zero carbon
These cities provide powerful lessons in transitioning while growing a city economy… Read More GreenBiz https://www.greenbiz.com/article/how-cleanest-us-cities-are-progressing-toward-zero-carbon
Read moreSmart Low-Carbon Cities – Big Changes Ahead
Transportation by 2025 will reflect the convergence of technology, energy, and… Read More Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/uhenergy/2019/10/22/smart-low-carbon-cities-big-changes-ahead/#725186664984
Read moreGreen networks: Incorporating energy efficiency into 5G
5G networks could be “green networks” that unlock energy-efficient technologies to… Read More The Hill https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/466906-green-networks-incorporating-energy-efficiency-into-5g
Read moreRebuild Illinois highway improvement program to spend 42 million dollars in Whiteside County
Governor J.B. Pritzker on Monday announced billions of dollars for roads and bridges with a new focus on maintenance… Read
Read moreWater Bureau to apply for $554 million federal loan for Bull Run Treatment projects
If approved, Portland can get $554 million for a corrosion control project and the filtration plant… Read More KATU https://katu.com/news/following-the-money/water-bureau-to-apply-for-554-million-federal-loan-for-bull-run-treatment-projects
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Caltrans Generates Nearly $233 Million Through Efficiencies, Exceeds the SB 1 Statutory Goal of $100 Million
SACRAMENTO – Caltrans today released its SB 1 Annual Efficiencies Report for fiscal year 2018-2019 to the California Transportation Commission, noting
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Gov. Pritzker, IDOT Announce Rebuild Illinois Road and Bridge Projects
New multi-year plan lays out $23.5 billion in maintenance, preservation, and expansion projects across the state Springfield, Ill. — Governor JB
Read moreRebuild NY Now Launches New Infrastructure Campaign
A coalition of construction and business groups this week launched a renewed effort to push for infrastructure investments in New
Read moreReport: Transportation infrastructure contributes $34.1B to economy
This has the potential of increasing to more than $138.5 billion each year as infrastructure connectivity improves… Read More Transportation
Read moreRenewable capacity set for 50% growth over next few years, IEA says
Renewables’ share in worldwide power generation is seen growing from 26% now to 30% in 2024… Read More CNBC https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/21/renewable-capacity-set-for-50percent-growth-over-next-few-years-iea-says.html
Read moreInfrastructure Plans Approved for Oklahoma’s Future
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission recently approved three plans that will steer infrastructure projects in the coming years… Read More Transport
Read moreFrazee gets $3 million in water treatment plant funding
Clear Lake, Montrose and Waverly are the other three cities sharing in the $9.5 million in awards… Read More Detroit
Read moreTemporary legislation enacted to fast-track water infrastructure
The temporary legislation will streamline approvals for water infrastructure projects where there is a critical town water supply need… Read
Read moreUSDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
USDA is investing $201 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 31 states… Read More WBIW http://www.wbiw.com/2019/10/16/usda-invests-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-improvements-in-31-states/
Read moreMicrogrids could help California improve grid resilience in face of wildfire threat
A growing number of companies are installing microgrids in California to respond to… Read More GreenBiz https://www.greenbiz.com/article/microgrids-could-help-california-improve-grid-resilience-face-wildfire-threat
Read moreGreen Bonds Worth $150 Million Will Conserve Millions Of Acres Of At-Risk Forests
Forests offset as much as 1/5 of US carbon emissions and support more than 8.5 million jobs… Read More Forbes
Read moreIEA wins $67 million Iowa wind contract to power up state renewables
The 130MW Richland Wind Farm in Iowa valued at approximately $67 million… Read More Smart Energy https://www.smart-energy.com/renewable-energy/iea-wins-67-million-iowa-wind-contract-to-power-up-state-renewables/
Read moreGarfield, neighboring counties account for $328 million of ODOT’s 8-year plan
Approximate figures are $35 million for Garfield County, $26 million for Blaine, $34 million… Read More Enid News and Eagle
Read moreErie City Water Authority awarded $32 million loan for major Erie water project
ECWA awarded the loan toward a major four-phase water system project to correct deficiencies… Read More Your Erie https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/erie-city-water-authority-awarded-32-million-loan-for-major-erie-water-project/
Read moreChicago public-private partnership to get $1.2 billion for infrastructure projects
The majority comes from the state’s recently enacted infrastructure plan, which doubled the state’s gas tax… Read More The Center
Read moreStates With the Best Infrastructure – 2019 Edition
SmartAsset compared states across eight metrics related to road, bridge and public transportation quality; water system needs and electric grid
Read moreLithium will fuel the clean energy boom. This company may have a breakthrough
EnergySource filed a patent application for a lithium extraction technique in June, after three years working on the process… Read
Read moreNevada receives $26.6M federal funding for I-15/215 Northern Beltway interchange project
The money will be used to underwrite the $100 million Interstate 15/215 Northern Beltway interchange project… Read More Transportation Today
Read moreCrown Point to receive $21M for drinking water improvements
The city will receive a piece of the $910 million pie Indiana will dish out to support wastewater and drinking
Read morePublic Works Says Morris Mill Dam Project on Track to be Complete by End of Year
The project is being done to bring the dam up to current state standards and prevent a wash-out… Read More
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CUES Opens New Sales & Service Center in Estacada, Oregon
Orlando, Florida, USA – CUES, Inc., is proud to announce the grand opening of their new larger sales and service
Read moreIndiana DOT Announces $99 Million for Local Roads
The Indiana DOT and Gov. Holcomb announced $99.2 million in state matching funds… Read More Transport Topics https://www.ttnews.com/articles/indiana-dot-announces-99-million-local-roads
Read moreOur energy grid is vulnerable. Locally sourced power may be the answer.
Improvements can be made using better sensors, but the long-term strategy to combat power outages is to… Read More Berkeley
Read moreSolar-Powered IoT Sensors Could Improve Nation’s Infrastructure
Smart sensors, IoT, and solar power could help detect problems before they’re catastrophic… Read More Engineering.com https://www.engineering.com/ElectronicsDesign/ElectronicsDesignArticles/ArticleID/19629/Solar-Powered-IoT-Sensors-Could-Improve-Nations-Infrastructure.aspx
Read moreOutdoor recreation: a growing Md. industry that deserves federal support
Govt must recognize and invest in recreation infrastructure, a fast-growing sector… Read More The Baltimore Sun https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/op-ed/bs-ed-op-1014-herrington-harbour-20191014-sc7g67zx7bhqfnk5iv6ohnezem-story.html
Read moreODOT funds $8 million for airport access project
The project, according to transportation planners, could fuel and sustain hundreds of new jobs… Read More Dayton Daily News https://www.daytondailynews.com/business/odot-funds-million-for-airport-access-project/DPKDcmS1Jng3A5CwibU2aL/#
Read moreGastonia wraps up $65 million water treatment plant renovation
Aging infrastructure receives renewed attention following a major water main break… Read More WCNC https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gastonia/gastonia-wraps-up-65-million-water-treatment-plant-renovation/275-62e500ee-3ab4-4caf-9bd9-2e93173359fb
Read moreState receives $436M loan from EPA for water infrastructure projects
Between the loan and the Indiana State Revolving Fund, over $900 million for 28 projects… Read More Indianapolis Business Journal
Read moreTransportation Infrastructure Wins Historic Preservation Award
Crews worked with meticulous attention to the historic architectural elements of this award-winning project… Read More Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/tompfister/2019/10/10/transportation-infrastructure-wins-historic-preservation-award/#58dfa4c73f77
Read moreTo keep the lights on during California’s blackouts, people are using solar power
PG&E shut down the grid to avoid wildfires; at homes, solar is keeping lights on… Read More Fast Company https://www.fastcompany.com/90415303/to-keep-the-lights-on-during-californias-blackouts-people-are-using-solar-power
Read moreA 100 Percent Clean Future
In Part 1, CAP discusses the coalitions and principles needed to enact federal climate policy by… Read More Center for
Read moreWhy You Should Use BIM for Road Building Projects
Efficiency, effectiveness and issue avoidance are all benefits to using BIM for the design… Read More For Construction Pros https://www.forconstructionpros.com/asphalt/article/21087976/how-to-use-bim-for-road-building-projects
Read moreSt. James sewer, water projects gets $9.7M in funding
Aging sewer and water mains will be replaced in St. James thanks to $9.7 million in… Read More Mankato Free
Read more17 Montana cities receive infrastructure grants
With these grants, communities can initiate crucial infrastructure projects that will provide clean drinking water and durable bridges… Read More
Read moreTransportation secretary announces federal grants to repair aging infrastructure
The secretary also announced $225 million of highway bridge program grant funding to 18 states… Read More FOX2now https://fox2now.com/2019/10/08/transportation-secretary-announces-federal-grants-to-repair-aging-infrastructure/
Read moreCity Parks Piggyback on Infrastructure
With land scarce, green space is being built into needs like transit hubs and power stations… Read More The New
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LAST CALL: Vote in Builder.Media’s Annual Pubby Awards
The PUBBY AWARDS issue is around the corner; the time to vote is NOW. Each year, we seek to
Read moreDC Business District Named World’s First LEED-Certified Community
The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District reached maximum scores in energy, water and transportation … Read More GlobeSt.com https://www.globest.com/2019/10/07/dc-business-district-named-worlds-first-leed-certified-community/?slreturn=20190909120552
Read moreFRA opens up $396M in grant funding for rail projects
Funds will go to projects that repair, replace, or rehabilitate qualified railroad assets to improve intercity passenger rail performance… Read
Read moreState to spend $3 million on clean-water infrastructure projects
The effort will provide taxpayer savings of about $25 million due to the shared-services “efficiency approach” of these municipalities… Read
Read moreHow San Francisco’s Transbay Terminal Leads The Way
The highlight of the terminal is a 5.4-acre, publicly accessible rooftop park which is thoughtfully landscaped and surprisingly peaceful… Read
Read moreSenators announce over $3 million for Transportation Infrastructure
Funding will be used to update transportation infrastructure and hazardous materials emergency preparedness… Read More WZZM-TV https://www.wzzm13.com/article/money/business/grbj/hot-housing-market-puts-seniors-on-the-move/69-1adfbd59-e59f-4823-9fcc-4162d7f96236
Read moreNew York seeking applications from port operators interested in wind power
The proposals are part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s goal of developing 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2035. Read More
Read moreRenewable energy firm doubles down on western wind projects
A renewable energy developer plans to increase by seven-fold its investments as it prepares to build more wind farms in
Read moreCity wins sustainable transportation award
The Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Awards recognize outstanding initiatives to improve the efficiency, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability of transportation systems in
Read moreAgronomists detail the benefits of updating drainage infrastructure in new study
How that infrastructure is updated will have enormous consequences on food production and the environment, according to a new study…
Read moreCTA begins Phase One of $2.1-billion Red and Purple Modernization Project
It’s the largest reconstruction effort in the agency’s history, replacing century-old infrastructure… Read More Mass Transit https://www.masstransitmag.com/rail/infrastructure/article/21108807/cta-begins-phase-one-of-21billion-red-and-purple-modernization-project
Read moreCommerce Department Grants Target Infrastructure Improvements in Texas, California
After severe weather events disrupted mobility, the agency indicated it would provide $48 million… Read More Transport Topics https://www.ttnews.com/articles/commerce-department-grants-target-infrastructure-improvements-texas-california
Read moreAI For Climate Action
How can we use AI and other exponential technologies to do the job better, faster, and cheaper… Read More Forbes
Read moreDELTA Summit: Smart cities with connected infrastructure and transport systems
With things like traffic lights turning green for ambulances; IoT is set to change our lives… Read More Malta Today
Read moreNY Upgrades Port for Offshore Wind Boom
The state’s ports are expected to unlock billions in long-term local economic develop potential… Read More Offshore Engineer https://www.oedigital.com/news/471325-ny-upgrades-port-for-offshore-wind-boom
Read moreHart County planning $12 million water infrastructure upgrade
The Green River Valley Water District’s series of infrastructure upgrades to increase the efficiency… Read More Bowling Green Daily News
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Last Call for Papers – Plastic Pipes 2020 International Conference
Deadline October 22, 2019 October 3, 2019 – The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) today that as many as 100
Read moreNorth Carolina DoT providing $147.5M in aid to 508 communities
Nearly $73.8 million was distributed Friday, and another $73.8 million will be distributed in December… Read More Transportation Today https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/15543-north-carolina-providing-147-5m-in-aid-to-508-communities/
Read moreCity infrastructure program marches along with massive undertaking
Thirteen of the infrastructure projects under the program have been completed, and the city of Waco still has a long
Read moreMassachusetts leads the nation in shifting to clean energy
The state plans to double its wind generation in the next two years, and is looking to power the state
Read moreCould a Solar-Powered Uprising Reshape Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico passed a bill designed to transform its economy by transitioning to renewable energy and to make its energy
Read moreMinneapolis pilots ‘mobility hubs’
The hubs are intended to increase convenient access to low- or no-carbon transportation options… Read More Smart Cities Dive https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/minneapolis-pilots-mobility-hubs/564026/
Read moreTests show rain gardens in Clintonville are doing their job
Preliminary results show they seem to be effective in reducing stormwater runoff into streams that feed the Olentangy River… Read
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Ameresco Announces Completion of First Shared Clean Energy Facility in Connecticut
Marks commitment to expanding community solar in the Northeast FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, today
Read moreUSDA invests in water, wastewater infrastructure improvements in 25 states
USDA is investing $144 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 25 states… Read More Water World https://www.waterworld.com/municipal/drinking-water/infrastructure-funding/article/14051340/usda-invests-in-water-wastewater-infrastructure-improvements-in-25-states
Read moreInterstate 17 Investments Mean Better Roads, Better Future
Improvements result from a state, local, and federal partnership, including $130 million… Read More Signals https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/interstate-17-investments-mean-better-roads-better-future/
Read moreQ&A: Longtime environmental advocate reflects on Virginia’s path to 100% clean energy
Annette Osso, the managing director of Resilient Virginia, first delved into energy projects in… Read More Energy News Network https://energynews.us/2019/09/30/southeast/qa-longtime-environmental-advocate-reflects-on-virginias-path-to-100-clean-energy/
Read moreSIUE leaders host green infrastructure symposium
With discussions of policy, challenges, best practices, cost-effectiveness, funding, incentives… Read More Advantage News https://advantagenews.com/news/siue-leaders-host-green-infrastructure-symposium/
Read moreMansfield City Council expected to OK $89 million ODOT improvement project for U.S. 30
Mansfield City Council is expected to rehabilitation project funded by the Ohio Department… Read More Richland Source https://www.richlandsource.com/news/mansfield-city-council-expected-to-ok-million-odot-improvement-project/article_bbeed098-e142-11e9-bad1-47670cf615d6.html
Read morePlaquemines Parish Gets $4 Million for Water Infrastructure
The grant will go toward construction of a new raw water intake pump station for… Read More US News &
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Freese and Nichols Adds Chris Belk in Raleigh to Deepen Water/Wastewater Services
RALEIGH, North Carolina – Freese and Nichols, Inc., continues expanding its water/wastewater utilities capabilities, welcoming Chris Belk, PE, as a senior project
Read moreMTA Capital Plan Includes $4.7 Billion For Metro-North
The MTA approved a $51.5 billion plan to improve the region’s transportation… Read More Patch https://patch.com/new-york/nyack/mta-capital-plan-includes-4-7-billion-metro-north
Read moreBynum announces $639 million infrastructure improvement plan
Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum kicked off the “Improve Our Tulsa” campaign Wednesday… Read More KJRH https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/bynum-announces-639-million-infrastructure-improvement-plan
Read moreOregon Pushes Action Plan As International Attention Shifts To Climate Impacts On Oceans
Efforts to slow emissions can help protect people, animals, infrastructure, and the economy… Read More Bend Bulletin https://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/7453875-151/oregon-pushes-action-plan-as-international-attention-shifts
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