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DOT awarding $130 million for smart transportation projects

The grants will go toward states’ innovative strategies to improve public safety and transportation efficiency on the nation’s most congested roadways.

Miles Smith

EPA awards Port of Oakland $322 million for zero-emissions upgrades

The grant comes from the EPA Clean Ports Program, and will be used to finance the purchase of zero-emissions equipment.

Miles Smith

EPA awarding $125 million to replace diesel engines with cleaner alternatives

Pollutants from diesel engines are linked to a range of serious health problems including asthma, lung and heart disease, other respiratory ailments and premature death

Keaton Peters

Illinois makes millions available for electric bus upgrades

The Illinois EPA estimates that this funding could support the replacement of up to 40 diesel-powered transit buses with zero-emission, all-electric alternatives.

Adam Rollins

Nebraska to receive $307 million to expand clean energy, reduce air pollution

The state will install solar arrays at water and wastewater treatment facilities, reducing energy costs and generation of electricity using fossil fuels in rural communities.

Pete Hahnloser

EPA awards $31 million for NH schools to replace diesel buses with cleaner models

Program funds the purchase of electric, propane and compressed natural gas vehicles

Pete Hahnloser

New York announces $200 million in new funds for electric school buses

Funds support purchase of electric buses, charging infrastructure, fleet electrification planning

Adam Rollins

San Francisco launches world-first hydrogen-powered ferry

Six-month test period will showcase how the ferry’s fuel cell technology is a viable alternative to fossil fuel-powered vessels

Miles Smith

EPA awards $900 million for clean school buses nationwide

2023 Clean School Bus Program will distribute a total of $900 million to districts, which will use funds to purchase buses

Adam Rollins

Illinois water district to modernize, rehabilitate wastewater treatment plant

Funds will allow district to ensure its wastewater treatment plant and conveyance systems comply with environmental regulations

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