U.S. DOT Releases $6.4 Billion for States to Reduce Carbon Emissions
The U.S. DOT’s Federal Highway Administration has issued $6.4 billion for their new program: Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), created under
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Sustainable Solutions
Offshore Wind Investments
Following aerial tour of region’s infrastructure, legislators say investments in offshore winds will be imperative. According to Suffolk News-Harold, U.S.
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Taking Smart Cities to a New Level
Three Major Benefits of Automated Parking. By Ian Todd We live in an increasingly connected world. Our daily lives are
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EPA Proposes Decreasing use and Production of Hydrofluorocarbons
Hydrofluorocarbons are highly potent greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners. Monday, the EPA announced to stop using climate
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Allegheny County Looks to a Future Without Fossil Fuels
The Port Authority of Allegheny County rethinks transportation with energy efficient electric buses. As the threat of climate change constantly
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The AI Interview: Anthony Kane, CEO, Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure
Executive introduces us to ISI and shares his insight on what sustainable infrastructure really is. American Infrastructure: For our readers
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Solar Could Supply 40% of Power Within 15 Years
According to a report by the Energy Department’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, solar energy could potentially supply
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What We Know Now: Green Infrastructure Design, Implementation, and Maintenance in Portland, Maine
How one city’s approach to green infrastructure has evolved, and what it can teach others By Barry Sheff Green Infrastructure
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Rebuilding After Disaster and Planning for Resiliency
For a resiliency plan to work, there must be communication, appropriate allocation of resource and a clear decision-making process By
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U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Launches Talent Portal Today, Helping Advance Region Toward Green Jobs Economy
New Partnership with ISI to Offer Envision Certification Training for Infrastructure through Portal LOS ANGELES (March 6, 2020) The City
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Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow
Tampa is gearing up for increasing environmental challenges with a $2.9 billion, 20-year investment into revitalizing the city’s infrastructure By
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TDOT: Rebuilding for Resilience
Photos courtesy of TDOT The Tennessee Department of Transportation has rebuilt after 2019 mudslides took their toll on SR66 and
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The Alternate Route
One Maryland county takes on a bicycle master plan to improve safety and quality of life By Zack Johnston Bicycles
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Jones|Carter Wins APWA Environmental Project of the Year for the Dallas Salmon Wastewater Treatment Plant in League City
LEAGUE CITY, Texas – Earlier this year, the Water Team at Jones|Carter accepted the 2019 Environmental Project of the Year
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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
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Growing Philadelphia’s Transportation Infrastructure with Equity
Between transportation and green stormwater management systems, Mayor Jim Kenney is advancing infrastructure that helps everyone progress By Mayor Jim
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Powering an Ohio Transformation
The conversion of a former landfill site into a solar farm is the largest project of its kind in Ohio
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Transit-Oriented Development Trends: A Foundation for New Urbanism
Modernized mass transit is the way forward as we shift from automobiles By Malcolm Dougherty Now more than ever, the
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Innovation in Energy Storage
Microgrid projects get a second wind from ES technology By Manuel H. Lazerov For the last decade, project developers like
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America Needs a National Infrastructure Board
A national infrastructure board could help prevent wasted time and money in prioritizing infrastructure projects By Philip K. Howard Infrastructure
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Federal Investment in Infrastructure Can Reduce Carbon Pollution by 13 Percent by 2030, CAP Report Says
Washington, D.C. — Direct federal investments in infrastructure can reduce greenhouse gas emissions at least 13 percent below current levels
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Infrastructure for the 21st Century
The Rebuild With Us campaign urges congress to address the massive funding gap with sustainable and resilient solutions By Irma
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Rebalancing Our Infrastructure With Reforestation
Reforestation can improve resiliency through soil stabilization, water quality, and carbon sequestration — all while boosting the economy By Chandler
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Cracking Down on Carbon
Dual-function materials used for CO2 capture and conversion create value-added products By Dr. Ana C. Alba-Rubio Climate change is not
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Municipal Green Infrastructure in the 21st Century: The Three Keys
Three keys that can help to transform modern infrastructure systems By Lara Kurtz Two of the biggest challenges facing public
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Modern Tunneling is Coming to America
New excavation technologies have arrived stateside and they are making a big impact By Jesús M. Garcia Big tunneling is
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House Natural Resources Committee Holds Historic Hearing on Climate Change Impacts
Washington D.C., February 6, 2019 – The House Natural Resources Committee, led by Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), held the first
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Mayor Garcetti: LADWP Will Phase Out Natural Gas Operations at Three Power Plants
LADWP will phase out natural gas operations at three existing coastal plants — Scattergood, Haynes, and Harbor — within a
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Senator Markey and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Green New Deal Resolution
Washington (February 7, 2019) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) today introduced a Green New
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Paving the Way for Innovation in Urban Cooling
The Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services paints the roads gray to combat rising temperatures By Julia Edinger The City
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City of Orlando Leads By Example Through Sustainable Investments
Orlando makes sustainability its first priority; the success is undeniable By: Buddy Dyer, Mayor, of the City of Orlando Orlando
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Street Lighting Project Boosts City’s Sustainability
Energy and sustainability expert Schneider Electric recently announced it is working with the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, on a city-wide
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The City of Santa Monica Advances the One Water Concept
Santa Monica is taking a new approach to water conservation and reuse By Dean Kubani The City of Santa Monica
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The AI Interview: Tony Radoszewski, CAE, President, Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.
Radoszewski explains how plastic piping is a smarter, more sustainable alternative to traditional metal pipes American Infrastructure: What were some
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Stop Profit Margin Shrinkage!
Know the factors that lead to profit margin shrinkage to avoid it altogether By George Hedley In the construction business,
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