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What can the US learn from our allies on protecting critical infrastructure Protecting U.S. critical infrastructure from harm will be

EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence The New England Office recently awarded two 2020 Regional Wastewater Treatment

Dept. of Energy reviving loan program, Granholm says The loan program helped launch the country’s first utility-scale wind and solar

Biden’s Deputy DOT Pick Promises to Prioritize NJ-NY Rail Tunnel Polly Trottenberg pledged Wednesday to help the Biden administration prioritize

ASCE Infrastructure Report Card reveals few bright spots for water infrastructure Wastewater grades remain steady at D+, while drinking water

Jennifer M. Granholm Sworn In As 16th Secretary of Energy Granholm was sworn in today following a bipartisan confirmation vote

Build It And They Will Come; Why Infrastructure Should Come First The key is to look at who “they” are

Biden administration preparing wider economic package for U.S. infrastructure beyond virus relief President Biden has begun discussions for a potential

U.S. Chamber: Federal and state action needed to address infrastructure projects The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced that it will

Bighorn Solar Project Being Developed in Colorado The Bighorn solar project is being developed in Colorado and is set to

EDP Renewables secures PPA for a 204 MW wind power project in the U.S. A new wind power project is

Department of Transportation grant awarded to Northwest Arkansas airports The Department of Transportation will be awarding $4.3 million to the

Why An Investment In Infrastructure Would Strengthen America Structurally And Economically The country needs to invest in infrastructure to keep

Mississippi’s First Wind Farm Planned for Tunica Two renewable projects have begun in Mississippi, one of which is the state’s

County approves limits for expansion of solar farms in Agricultural Reserve The Montgomery County Council has approved a zoning change

DOE Awards $46 Million for Geothermal Initiative Projects with Potential to Power Millions of U.S. Home The U.S. Department of

Biden’s infrastructure plan needs input from cities and regions For the pressing challenges before our nation, infrastructure is at least

The Biden Infrastructure Plan – 5 Actions To Jolt Us Awake, Now Five adjustments need to be made in terms

Homebuilders preparing for big 2021, data suggests Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist from the title insurance firm First American notes

Michigan, Maryland governors to testify on new U.S. infrastructure push Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will

How About Wind? California Explores Plan For Wind Energy Along Coast To Combat Climate Change Caifornia turns to wind energy

United States: President Biden’s Environmental Agenda Comes into Focus With Biden sworn in and a few weeks into office, his

The boom in ‘green’ energy Renewable energy sources are becoming some of the most widely used sources of energy generation

Ohio water infrastructure receives a C- in 2021 Infrastructure Report Card The Ohio Council of the American Society of Civil

Labor leaders meet with Biden to talk infrastructure President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with labor leaders

EVs are just one part of sustainable transportation While electric vehicles hold big promise in 2021, another aspect of decarbonizing

EVs are just one part of sustainable transportation While electric vehicles hold big promise in 2021, another aspect of decarbonizing

For the first time the US DOT is carving out budget for climate and environmental justice projects This is part

WEC Energy proposes a $400 million project that combines solar power and battery storage WEC Energy Group, the parent company

City of Georgetown granted $3M for stormwater projects The projects will help to mitigate flooding in the City’s core commercial

US long-term mortgage rates rise slightly; 30-year at 2.81% Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year fixed-rate home loan rose to

Here are 2021′s interior design trends according to Atlanta experts Atlanta design experts share new design trends for 2021 that

Biden to Meet With Unions Pushing for Infrastructure Spending President Biden will be meeting with senior labor union leaders to

Alaska can rise to the clean-energy challenge In Alaska, over 30% of power is produced by renewable energy, and more

NJ to spend $100M on green energy Gov. Phil Murphy plans to spend $100 million on clean transportation projects…. Read

USDOT announces $2B in COVID-19 relief grants for airports The US Department of Transportation will be providing nearly $2 billion

Hough secures $1M in state budget to address Emmitsburg water infrastructure Sen Michael Hough has secured $1 million in Maryland’s

25 States Eye Transportation Funding Increases Instead of waiting for Washington to get it together, states have taken it upon

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $100 Million for Transformative Clean Energy Solutions Supporting President Biden’s Climate Innovation Agenda this funding

EPA announces milestone cleanup agreement for Portland Harbor Superfund Site The federal agency has reached cleanup agreements covering all of

City of Milton breaks ground on new $40 million wastewater treatment facility The $40 million project comes just in time

Biden to call for U.S. infrastructure revamp in meeting with lawmakers President Joe Biden will be meeting with senators to

Joe Biden wants 100% clean energy. Will California show that it’s possible? Policymakers are turning to California to show that

By 2050, Illinois would use only renewable energy under bill A new plan could make Illinois use only renewable power

Vestas launches new 15MW offshore wind turbine with 236-metre rotor Vestas has launched an offshore wind turbine that will creat

US study to broaden detection of coronavirus in wastewater The University of Miami are conducting research to detect the virus

What May Be Ahead for Biden’s Infrastructure Plan? President Biden is expected to begin a second bill in February that

President Biden Centers Workers in the Clean Energy Economy President Biden is focusing on climate, and the shift in clean

Western New York bridge replacement, rehab projects completed Fifteen bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects have been completed in New York…

The need for reliable water infrastructure has only grown in the past year The American Water Works Association estimates that

How the Buttigieg DOT Will Shape Infrastructure’s Future Buttigieg’s initial infrastructure plan focuses on improving road and bridge infrastructure and

Localizing the green energy revolution Federal energy policy needs to be focused on localized efforts to allow for long-term success…

Solar project generates 2.5 megawatts of clean energy A 21,000-solar panel array project is generating 2.5 megawatts of clean solar

The Global Wind Energy Industry Is Set To Explode In 2021 Despite the pandemic, wind energy managed to increase by

In metro Denver housing market, double-digit price gains carry over in 2021 Metro Denver’s worsening imbalance between supply and demand

Largest Solar Project in US Underway in Texas Construction began recnetly on the Samson Solar Energy Center, the largest planned

The Empire State Building and its related buildings are now powered by wind For the first time, the beloved skyscraper

California can lead the nation in making solar energy even cleaner Gov. Gavin Newsom has accelerated the state’s goal of

U.S. Issues Mask Mandate on Public Transportation The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention have released a new mandate

Gov. DeSantis requests $10.4B for Florida DOT Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has requested $10.4 billion so that the Florida Department

Local demand is helping California surpass renewable energy targets According to a new UCLA study, local demand for renewable energy

Pennsylvania stands to gain 243,000 jobs a year from clean energy investment A new report indicates that nearly a quarter-million

Tucson Electric Power’s biggest solar farm taking shape south of the city The Wilmot Energy center is a 100-megwatt AC

Bridge NY Funding Key for Repairs and Resiliency Infrastructure experts indicate that recent funding for the Bridge NY programs indicates

Senate committee approves Pete Buttigieg’s nomination as transportation secretary The committee voted 21 to 3, sending his nomination to the

U.S. DOT on President Biden’s ‘Made-In-America’ Executive Order The DOT released a statement on President Biden’s executive order ensuring that

Energy Secretary Nominee Granholm Talks Clean Energy Jobs at Confirmation Hearing The Energy Secretary nominee who says she’s “obsessed with

California can lead the nation in making solar energy even cleaner As California decarbonizes its grid and transportation, it can

Buttigieg On Biden Administration’s Priorities For Transportation Department NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Transportation Secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg about the

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Biden can forge bipartisan cooperation with a bold infrastructure program A bold infrastructure initiative is needed to create a sense

New York Gov. Cuomo announces $200M in bridge funding for state NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that $200 million in

Biden to sign major executive orders on climate change President Joe Biden will be signing several executive orders focused on

Biden Infrastructure Plan Pushes Better Roads, EV Chargers, Mass Transit The Biden Administration has plans for massive spending on the

Inauguration of President Biden Kicks Energy and Climate Agenda Into Action Hours after being sworn in, Joe Biden resubmits U.S.

Department of Energy Releases Plastics Innovation Challenge Draft Roadmap and Request for Information Announced in November 2019, the Plastics Innovation

Pete Buttigieg to press for infrastructure plan during Senate confirmation hearing President Biden’s nominee for transportation secretary will press the

Bond bill includes $350M for roadwork near Cape Cod Canal bridges Funding to revamp the roads around the Cape Cod

Challenge to the 177th Congress: Water Infrastructure As we walk on through troubled times, one path for certain is to

Why Biden should go big on infrastructure in the first 100 days President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan can deliver

Funds to aid Minnesota infrastructure projects The Minnesota Department of Transportation will receive $1.85 million in funds for four infrastructure

Offshore Wind Power Is Ready to Boom. Here’s What That Means for Wildlife According to the Natural Resources Defense Council,

Global investments into clean-energy technology reach record high According to a BloombergNEF report, more than $500 billion has been invested

Sun Metro to receive grant from U.S. Department of Transportation The U.S. Department of Transportation will be giving El Paso

Austin Seeks Low-Income Housing Developers Applications are now open for builders seeking Low Income Housing Tax Credits to spur construction

FTA announces $14B for public transportation systems during pandemic As part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act

Campaign Urges Infrastructure Package by Fourth of July to Boost U.S. Economic Growth U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J

Renewables account for most new U.S. electricity generating capacity in 2021 According to the U.S Energy Information Administration, 15.4 GW

New York’s Latest Clean Energy Push NY Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a $8.9 project focused on producing 2.5 GW

Birmingham Water Works gets $147 million EPA loan to fix aging infrastructure Birmingham Water Works will be receiving a $147

National coalition pushes for investment in aging water infrastructure A national coalition, including 200 agricultural organizations and urban/rural water districts,

Infrastructure, clean energy ETFs to benefit from Biden administration’s plans Congress’ new makeup “substantially” raises the odds of favorable policies

U.S. Chamber urges infrastructure modernization plan to ensure nation’s long-term economic growth Chamber CEO Thomas J. Donahue called a major

Hundreds of millions in funding still available for Michigan wastewater projects Michigan municipalities have until Jan. 31 to apply for

Tampa renews push for reusing wastewater More than a year after scrapping a controversial toliet-to-tap plan, the city has a

USDOT announces nearly $530M for Phoenix rail project The U.S. Department of Tranasportation Federal Transit Administration is giving $529.8 million

Buttigieg sees infrastructure opportunity in first 100 days Former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg has met with Sen.

What Would It Take to Run a City on 100 Percent Clean Energy? Thus far more than 170 cities and

Renewable Energy Trends to Watch in 2021 In 2021, growth in the energy sector is likely to continue  and 2021will