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Washington state pilot program taps sewage to heat businesses

King County in the Seattle area is accepting applications for two projects for a renewable energy pilot program that uses sewage to keep businesses warm during the winter.

October 29, 2023

DOE providing $3.5 billion to protect electric grid from extreme weather

In an effort to strengthen the nation’s power grid, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $3.46 billion to 58 innovative projects that focus on delivering affordable, clean power, particularly to disadvantaged communities.

October 29, 2023

Federal grants to help accelerate connected vehicle technology

$40 million grant fund to accelerate deployment of vehicle-to-everything communication, also known as V2X technology.

October 27, 2023

Tech Hubs program to boost innovation, manufacturing

Thirty-one regions will serve as epicenters for innovation, manufacturing and job creation.

October 27, 2023

Louisiana shoots down P3 plan for I-10 bridge replacement

Decision will likely force the state to construct the bridge at a higher cost and in piecemeal fashion over the next three decades.

October 27, 2023

Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder — Superintendent, Central Regional School District; New Jersey

New Jersey – The Central Regional School District has nominated Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder as its new superintendent. After five years as the superintendent for the Somers Point School District, CarneyRay-Yoder will begin her new role on Jan. 1. CarneyRay-Yoder is the current president of the Atlantic

October 27, 2023

Rob Light — Interim City Manager; Salem, Virginia

Virginia – On Oct. 23, the city of Salem appointed the current Assistant City Manager Rob Light to the position of interim city manager. Light will succeed Jay Taliaferro on Nov. 1, bringing 13 years of public sector experience with Roanoke County to the role.

October 27, 2023

Heidi Luckenbach — Water Director; Santa Cruz, California

California – Heidi Luckenbach will replace Rosemary Menard as the city of Santa Cruz’s water director. Luckenbach, the current deputy director and engineering manager for the city, has been employed by the city of Santa Cruz’s Water Department since 1999.

October 27, 2023

Beata Coloyan — Executive Director, Office of Neighborhood Services; Boston

Massachusetts – Mayor Wu has chosen Beata Coloyan as the city of Boston’s new executive director of the Office of Neighborhood Services. Coloyan began her role on Oct. 19.

October 27, 2023

Larry Faison — North Carolina

North Carolina – Larry Faison began his position as the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments’ regional planning director on Oct. 9. Faison has served in numerous government positions since 1986, currently as a senior advisor with the North Carolina City and County Management Association.

October 27, 2023

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