DOE plans $900 million investment in small modular nuclear reactors
Funds are for the most advanced version of the technology, featuring improved safety, energy efficiency and operational lifespan
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EPA declares new 20% ethanol fuel blend road ready
Product can be blended into conventional gasoline at up to 20% concentration – the highest yet to be approved for use in any conventional gas-powered vehicle
Air Force launches its own Artificial Intelligence chatbot
Technology will help Air Force with “correspondence, background papers and code, all within a secure computing environment,.
Department of Energy releases definition of zero-emissions building
National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building provides a framework for federal agencies and private sector partners to work toward clean energy
New York governor puts indefinite pause on congestion pricing
Plan would have charged most drivers $15 to enter Midtown or Lower Manhattan; It was set to take effect June 30
Partnership uses AI to strengthen water treatment plants against cyberattacks
Artificial intelligence has potential to help water treatment plants fend off growing threat of hacking attempts
Feds open largest-ever investment opportunity in EV charging infrastructure
Collaboration between U.S. departments of Energy and Transportation accepting applications for $1.3 billion to expand nationwide network
$179 million to go to water recycling projects in western states
Funds to flow to four projects in Utah and California to increase availability of water sources in drought-prone regions
Environmental review complete for offshore wind research lease in the Gulf of Maine
Move marks a significant step toward developing floating offshore wind technology in the region
Studies at two major airports seek to bring hydrogen-powered flight by 2035
Company working with fuel companies, airlines and airports on “research into infrastructure requirements and low-carbon airport operations'
