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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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
Federal initiative seeks research into agricultural robots
Agencies seeking proposals that 'present a compelling vision for pioneering robots with transformative potential in agricultural contexts'
University-based research centers focusing on energy sector cybersecurity
Federally funded hubs to work with energy grid owners, operators and vendors on innovative research and training
Riding the ‘Samsung wave:’ Taylor, Texas, becoming a hub of opportunity
With Samsung, comes 'a wide range of hospitality, entertainment and restaurants'
Fort Worth developing micro-weather sensor network to improve highway safety
Funds are part of the federal SMART grants program, providing recipients with up to $2 million for planning and prototyping
Kansas State University making $33 million investment for aerospace education hub
Hub will help deliver commercial operation of autonomous aerial vehicles for transporting passengers and goods
Grants available for EV battery recycling research, development projects
Funds available through the DOE’s Electric Drive Vehicle Battery Recycling and Second-Life Applications program
States, territories making progress on BEAD funding requirements
As of last month, all states have submitted both volumes for approval, and some are already working on the challenge process
White House releases policy on federal agencies’ use of AI
Order calls on federal agencies to report AI use by expanding requirements of what has to be reported to the government’s AI Use Case Inventory
