DOE awards $90 million to update energy codes nationwide
The projects focus on enhancing compliances with modern energy standards and climate change goals.
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Department of Energy investing $1.5 billion in new transmission lines
Transmission capacity has become one of the biggest bottlenecks in transitioning the grid fully toward clean energy.
Boston bridge secures $472 million MEGA grant for replacement, modernization
The Draw One Bridge carries rail traffic over the Charles River, connecting the cities of Boston and Cambridge.
DOT awarding $260 million for New York City infrastructure projects
City officials say the two announcements represent the single largest day of competitive grant awards in New York City history.
California advancing two broadband internet expansion programs to bridge digital divide
These two broadband internet expansion programs that will bring reliable, affordable high-speed internet to unconnected Californians.
Feds sending North Carolina $100M in emergency funds to repair roads, bridges damaged by Hurricane Helene
Western North Carolina was especially hard-hit, with significant damage to roadways from flash flooding, landslides, road washouts and bridge collapses.
Ohio receives $38 million to improve high-crash corridors
The funding will be used to reconstruct interchanges, build roundabouts, develop shared-use pathways and reduce the number of travel lanes
New York state expediting lead service line replacement projects with $90M in grants
This funding will go toward projects focused on identifying and replacing lead service lines threatening residents’ drinking water in disadvantaged and underserved communities.
California high-speed rail project receiving $54 million for new station
The station is being relocated to allow for increased ridership and transit-oriented development.
EPA awarding Cedar Rapids $348 million to upgrade aging water infrastructure
The project will develop upgrades to the city’s wastewater treatment facilities, including updates to the city's aging Water Pollution Control Facility.
