University of Arizona leading DOE study on underground carbon storage
The feasibility study is looking at storing the carbon in the deep beneath the desert about 60 miles west of Phoenix.
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EPA announces $735 million in grants to replace heavy-duty combustion vehicles
The grants will finance replacements for school buses and vocational vehicles, including box trucks and cargo trucks, with electric and hydrogen-powered alternatives.
Utah’s ‘Operation Gigawatt’ aims to boost power production with nuclear, geothermal
Utah's population is expected to grow by 2.2 million people by 2060, while the increasing electrification of vehicles and appliances is adding strain to the grid.
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
Oregon DOT secures $32 million grant to procure low-carbon construction material
Oregon’s grant will be used to procure cleaner construction materials for federally funded transportation projects statewide.
Colorado launches comprehensive plan to transform transportation, cut emissions
Colorado Transportation Vision: 2035, outlines the state’s coordinated effort to protect public health and the environment by developing public transit programs and upgrading travel infrastructure.
Wisconsin secures $32 million to lower emissions from road construction
Officials will collect data from pilot projects using new materials and devise ways to accelerate clean building techniques across the state.
Ohio tabs additional $58.2 million to clean up and redevelop brownfields
The funding will be used to clean up industrial, commercial and institutional brownfield sites that are abandoned, idled or underutilized.
DOT launches climate action playbook to help communities, transportation officials reduce emissions
The "Climate Strategies That Work" playbook includes solutions to help communities reduce carbon pollution and work toward creating more resilient and sustainable transportations system.
Department of Energy investing $2.2 billion in two new clean-hydrogen hubs
The H2Hubs program’s goal is to create a nationwide network connecting clean hydrogen producers, users and infrastructure while supporting its production, storage, transportation and applications.
