Keaton Peters, Author at Government Market News

To meet AI energy needs, big tech chooses the nuclear option

The investments by Google, Amazon and Microsoft come alongside the rapid development of artificial intelligence that has dramatically increased tech companies' energy demands.

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$1 billion investment will upgrade Buffalo sewer system

The Buffalo Sewer Authority has announced a $1 billion initiative to upgrade the city’s wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The 15-year program, known as Queen City Clean Waters, will modernize more than 50 sites across Buffalo, including a $250 million upgrade to the

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Solar and battery storage project in Puerto Rico receives $861 million loan

This investment marks a significant step in the island's transition to clean, reliable energy and its recovery from recent hurricanes that battered the island’s grid

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Chicago’s Metra rail proposes $1.1 billion budget for operations, infrastructure upgrades

Metra serves six counties in Northeast Illinois and extends to Kenosha, Wisconsin, connecting more suburban cities to downtown Chicago with 3,700 miles of tracks.

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Minnesota allocates $47 million to expand EV charging network

This round of funding looks to build up Minnesota's EV charging network, with a primary focus on Interstate 90.

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North Carolina unlocks $1.5 billion for broadband infrastructure

In the digital age, reliable high-speed internet is a critical gateway for accessing online education, finding healthcare, and various avenues of economic advancement, including job searches.

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Texas reduces Deloitte’s contract for managing energy fund

Texas lawmakers are looking to hold Deloitte accountable, including reducing their contract by 10%, after one of the loan applications that they approved contained false information.

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Cape Cod bridge rebuild project moving forward after $350 million agreement

These Cape Cod bridges serve as vital lifelines for the region's economy, connecting the Cape to the mainland and facilitating tourism, commerce and the daily commute for thousands of residents.

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Illinois makes millions available for electric bus upgrades

The Illinois EPA estimates that this funding could support the replacement of up to 40 diesel-powered transit buses with zero-emission, all-electric alternatives.

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$1.3 billion allotted to modernize rural water and electric systems

The goal of this funding is to modernize infrastructure, expand access to reliable electric grids and safe drinking water and create jobs in rural and tribal communities.

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