SUNY secures funding for EV chargers at New York campuses
SUNY will use the funds to install both fast chargers and level 2 chargers, with some to be paired with solar canopies and battery storage.
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Jacksonville, North Carolina, names new assistant city managers
Edward Terrell Blackmon most recently served as city manager for Henderson, holding the role for five years. Anthony Prinz has been with the city for more than 14 years, starting as a transportation services administrator before moving into his most recent role
White House announces executive order to build AI data centers on federal land
Federal agencies will hold competitive solicitations for proposals to lease these sites for developing, owning and operating large-scale AI infrastructure.
Austin unveils new design plan for light rail project
Nearly 10 miles of light rail will be added across Austin, from UT through downtown and over Lady Bird Lake.
Texas lawmakers will have nearly $195 billion for next budget, comptroller projects
The projected ending balance for 2024-2025 includes $4.5 billion in unspent contingent appropriations for public education and education savings accounts.
State legislatures convene nationwide, prioritizing housing, AI, energy concerns
All 50 U.S. state legislatures are scheduled to convene for their regular sessions in 2025.
UT Austin President Jay Hartzell stepping down to lead SMU
Hartzell has been president of the University of Texas at Austin since 2020.
DOE announces notices of funding opportunity to boost grid resilience and security
Upgrading these systems will extend grid component life, enhance electricity transmission and improve failure prediction.
Colorado taps federal, state funds to expand fast-charging EV network
Colorado has more than 161,000 EVs on the road, with EVs making up 25.3% of new car sales in the third quarter of 2024.
Arizona DOT receives federal grant to study low-carbon paving materials
ADOT says the research will allow them to integrate environmentally friendly processes into paving projects, such as the use of reclaimed asphalt and recycled concrete pavement.
