Maine gets $192 million from infrastructure bill for road and rail improvements
Part of the funding will allow MaineDOT to replace aging bridges across the state.
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Caltrain unveils 10-year capital improvement plan
The CIP outlines more than 140 projects and programs that Caltrain plans to carry out in the next decade.
Arkansas makes $204 million available for water system improvements statewide
From the new funding, $145 million will be issued as loans, while $59.2 million will be allocated through a combination of grants and loans with principal forgiveness.
Interior Department to distribute $849 million for western water delivery amid historic drought
These projects will focus on better water distribution and storage, improving safety measures, boosting hydropower generation and providing water treatment solutions.
Grid operator warns of potential power shortages in NYC starting in 2033
The report highlights several developments driving anticipated growth in peak demand over the next 10 years, such as large, high-energy-use commercial customers like data centers and chip manufacturing facilities.
Reclamation grants $50 million for Great Salt Lake Basin water conservation with Utah matching funds
The Great Salt Lake in Utah has shrunk to about one-third of its typical size.
Applications open for nearly $53 million in grants to expand New Jersey broadband availability
This funding will back the New Jersey Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Equity pilot program, which is aimed at providing high-speed internet access to underserved and unconnected areas.
Orange County, Calif., transit agency purchasing 50 new buses to meet state’s emissions rules
The shift to zero-emission technology follows the 2018 Innovative Clean Transit Rule, which requires all public transit agencies in the state to convert their bus fleets to zero-emission vehicles by 2040
DOE allocates $30 million for AI to accelerate renewable grid ties
This program will modernize the application process for interconnection, helping to drastically cut down the time needed to review, approve and connect new energy projects across the nation.
America the Beautiful program awards $122 million for major conservation efforts
These grants will fund large-scale conservation efforts across the United States and its territories.
