Pete Hahnloser, Author at Government Market News

DOE dipping toes into development of wave energy with $112.5 million investment

Harnessing just a small part of this energy could greatly help meet U.S. energy demands, including grid electricity, offshore operations and rural or remote communities, which often depend on costly fossil-fuel deliveries.

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FEMA selecting $715 million in projects for reducing flood damage

FEMA says flooding is already the most costly and frequent disaster in the U.S., and climate change is only making it worse.

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$11B transit proposal on November ballot in Cobb County, Georgia

The bond initiative proposes a 1-cent sales tax to support, expand and improve Cobb County’s transit services over the next 30 years.

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DoD pouring additional $269 million into advanced microelectronics development

The program will work to speed up the development of microelectronics in the U.S. and train workers with advanced skills for high-paying jobs.

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DOT awarding $300 million in grants for ferry system upgrades

Ferries are responsible for 56 million trips annually, contributing to the transport of people and goods, stimulating local economies, reducing costs for families, and offering vital transportation links.

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DOT awarding nearly $50 million for transit-related infrastructure, housing density

More than 70% of the projects receiving funding involve transit-oriented development and downtown revitalization efforts.

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Gulf of Maine offshore wind lease scheduled for October

The leases are in regions near Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine that could produce about 13 gigawatts of clean energy, enough to power more than 4.5 million homes.

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Colorado accepting applications for $826.5 million in BEAD funding

The BEAD program is one part of the “Internet for All” initiative, the goal of which is to provide affordable, reliable, high-speed internet service to every American.

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Feds seek input on future of EV charging for larger commercial vehicles

This request for information is part of the administration’s goal of creating a national EV charging network that is convenient, affordable, reliable and U.S. made.

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Study: Port electrification through federal funding benefits environment, disadvantaged communities

Nearly 39 million people in the U.S. live within three miles of a port, many of whom are people of color and live at or below the national median household income.

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