Maryland, federal agency to study more offshore wind opportunities
Under MOU, state officials and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will work to find suitable sites for leases
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Fort Worth exploring EV, technology innovations for fleet
Fleet will feature innovative technologies to enhance fleet sustainability, efficiency and safety, including hybrid electric vehicles and equipment
Bill to restrict public records access awaits Louisiana governor’s signature
Measure would allow local governments to prevent access to public records if they can prove they could hurt economic development efforts
Washington DOT transitioning ferry system to fully electric
Agency moving forward with plans to convert fleet to exclusively use hybrid-electric ferries by 2040
Department of Energy releases definition of zero-emissions building
National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building provides a framework for federal agencies and private sector partners to work toward clean energy
Texas A&M developing system that uses satellites to improve roads
Technology increases ability to detect structural deficiencies, increases road safety and prevents further damage
Court strikes down challenge to proposed major California reservoir
If ruling stands, next step will be securing permits and water rights, a process planned for 2025 ahead of a construction start date in 2026
New York governor puts indefinite pause on congestion pricing
Plan would have charged most drivers $15 to enter Midtown or Lower Manhattan; It was set to take effect June 30
Partnership uses AI to strengthen water treatment plants against cyberattacks
Artificial intelligence has potential to help water treatment plants fend off growing threat of hacking attempts
Americans support alternative to flat gas tax, survey shows
More than half of respondents would prefer to replace gas tax with an emissions-based mileage fee
