AI data center boom widens Texas water funding shortfall
UT Austin researchers say Texas data center growth could increase water demand and strain infrastructure planning.
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Pasadena expands infrastructure modernization efforts under $3.2B plan
Pasadena approved a $3.28 billion capital improvement plan focused on roads, drainage, utilities and public facility upgrades.
Unprecedented demand for water funding outpaces Texas’ flagship program for first time
Texas water officials say demand for reservoirs, pipelines and desalination projects is rapidly outpacing available state financing.
San Marcos invests in new wastewater plant under $143M infrastructure plan
San Marcos will invest $104.4 million in water and wastewater projects, including a new treatment plant to support growth.
Western utilities join CAISO in innovative new energy marketplace
CAISO launched the Extended Day-Ahead Market, creating a new regional electricity market across the Western U.S.
FEMA revises $1.1B flood mitigation grant programs, opens for applications
FEMA opened $1.1 billion in grant funding to help communities reduce repetitive flood damage and strengthen mitigation efforts.
California’s multibillion-dollar Delta Conveyance Project gains momentum after ruling
California moved closer to advancing its Delta Conveyance Project after regulators upheld most of its certification, clearing a key hurdle.
Merriam unveils strategy to guide downtown redevelopment in flood-prone area
Merriam, Kansas, advances downtown master plan while awaiting a flood mitigation study to guide redevelopment and infrastructure.
EPA expands assistance, approves $90M for rural water, wastewater systems
EPA announced $90 million to help rural communities improve water systems and strengthen infrastructure capacity.
EPA opens $30.7M funding round for rural water assistance
EPA is offering $30.7 million to help small and rural communities improve water systems, compliance and technical capacity.
