DOE releases RFI on increasing semiconductor industry energy efficiency over next 20 years
Agency looking for solutions to double energy efficiency every two years
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Caltrans to spend $1.8 billion on improving transportation infrastructure
Funds will support highway improvements, rest areas, bikeways and pedestrian routes
Indiana should plan to meet future water demands, study shows
Research will help set stage for an integrated water management plan for the state
DOE awards $41 million for research into marine energy
Funds will support marine energy research and development and improving testing infrastructure
California invests $90.8 million into wildfire preparedness initiatives
Over the past five years, CAL FIRE has distributed more than $450 million to projects that seek to mitigate wildfire risks across the state
EPA awards $27 billion for clean energy programs
Grants from three competitions will establish a nationwide financing network for clean energy and climate solutions
PennDOT to fund $51 million in multimodal transportation initiatives
Funds come from program to enhance pedestrian safety, develop communities and further transportation revitalization
Purdue University approves 10-year, $239 million capital plan
Largest investment is a $160 million Interdisciplinary Sciences Research Building project
Interior Department offering $775 million in grants to plug orphaned wells
Funds are distributed to states through initial grants, formula grants and performance grants
Ohio announces $50 million to connect rural counties with broadband service
Initiative designed to improve internet coverage at some 38,000 buildings in the southwest portion of the state
