Four states have completed process to unlock BEAD high-speed internet funding
Most recently, West Virginia secured $1.2 billion in BEAD funding, making it the largest beneficiary of the program so far
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Penn State researchers modeling future electric-grid reliability, efficiency
Research part of a federal effort to improve electrical grid reliability by integrating batteries and renewables into wholesale electricity markets
High-speed rail connection between Houston and Dallas appears to gain steam
Train would have average speed of 187 MPH, the fastest in the world
Arlington, ‘the can-do city,’ is a key force in North Texas’ growth
City is home to multiple global businesses, a University of Texas system campus and a large sports and entertainment district
DOE turns to AI to help accelerate clean energy transition
Agency also researching potential benefits for electric grid stability, while studying the energy demand from AI data centers
Offshore wind auctions proposed off coasts of New England, Oregon
Proposed Sale Notices are part of agency’s five-year initiative to identify viable utility-scale projects
Economic diversity is key to downtown recovery, study shows
While office vacancy rates are rising, downtown recovery is sustained by increased shopper and visitor activity
$1 billion Texas Water Fund closer to implementation
Texas Water Development Board will close the stakeholder input period for the fund April 30
Federal initiative seeks research into agricultural robots
Agencies seeking proposals that 'present a compelling vision for pioneering robots with transformative potential in agricultural contexts'
Texas one of most popular destinations for interstate migration, report shows
State welcomed approximately 668,000 newcomers from various states in 2024
