Amy Denney, Author at Government Market News

Incentives, tax credits can help companies, governments transition to electric fleets

Federal and state governments are investing in new programs and incentives to help public and private entities electrify their fleets

December 28, 2023

Louisiana first state to have high-speed internet plan approved for BEAD grants

National Telecommunications and Information Administration is overseeing distribution of $42.45 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to all 50 states, Washington, D.C, and five territories to deliver high-speed internet

December 18, 2023

Wisconsin advances broadband connectivity with $140 million investment

Funds will help entities in the state construct or improve community buildings for internet access, purchase and install broadband equipment, and loan out Wi-Fi-enabled devices to those without access

December 14, 2023

DOT awards $817 million in third round of safer streets funding for 2023

Communities nationwide that will receive grants from the DOT’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program. DOT announced the grants, totaling $817 million, this week

December 14, 2023

University of Michigan seeks developer for hotel, conference center through P3

Developer would be responsible for funding and constructing the project as well as maintaining and operating the completed center through a ground lease with the university

December 8, 2023

Federal grant funds $1 billion expansion of East Coast passenger rail

Raleigh to Richmond route will span 162 miles as a critical line for the federal Southeast Corridor, which connects Washington, D.C., with Charlotte, North Carolina

December 8, 2023

New Mexico plans to reuse brackish water for clean energy

State to invest $500 million to incentivize private companies to build plants to treat brackish water for clean energy uses

December 7, 2023

Agencies partner on water conservation efforts in Colorado River System

Agreement to conserve Lake Mead water will unlock $70 million in federal funding for water conservation projects to protect the Salton Sea in Southern California.

December 7, 2023

New EPA regulations aim to cut methane emissions in oil and gas production

Final rule will require oil and gas companies to eliminate routine flaring of natural gas from new oil wells as one way to reduce methane emissions

December 5, 2023

FTA grants $220 million to help modernize ferry systems

Grants will fund 13 modernization projects in eight states and American Samoa. The grants will cover 80% of a project, with the local entity providing the remaining 20%

December 4, 2023

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