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Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts receiving $23.8 million boost from the EPA

The Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program has been quietly working to restore the bay's ecosystem for over two decades.

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DOE investing $430 million to upgrade hydroelectric infrastructure

Hydropower accounts for 27% of the country's renewable electricity generation, with the bonus that it does not depend on real-time weather conditions to produce electricity like wind and solar.

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Water infrastructure needs $1.2 trillion investment over next two decades, studies find

Top priorities identified for investment include replacing outdated wastewater treatment facilities, upgrading drinking water distribution networks, and removing lead service lines.

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California dedicating $93 million to community centers for response to climate-related hazards

The funding will be used to build climate resilience centers in communities most impacted by extreme heat and other climate-related issues.

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Austin school district receives $15 million for rooftop solar, efficiency upgrades

The plan includes installing rooftop solar panels at 14 locations along with building automation controls for heating and air conditioning.

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California reaches milestone of 150,000 EV chargers

California’s progress has doubled the number of EV chargers available nationally since 2021.

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$800 million available for projects utilizing green highway construction materials

Funding is designed to support the use of materials in highway construction that produce less pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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States receive $240 million to implement energy efficiency standards

This initiative aims to improve energy efficiency, save consumers money, and reduce the impacts of climate change across the U.S.

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Wave power’s tide is rising off Alaskan coast

Up to 200 megawatts (MW) of tidal energy capacity could be integrated into Railbelt Electrical Grid without major infrastructure upgrades

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More than half U.S. has completed BEAD approval process

35 states and territories have completed each phase of the approval process, unlocking funds to provide broadband internet service

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