EPA announces major deregulation push for energy and auto sectors
The agency said the goal is to boost domestic energy production, spark the automotive industry and lower the cost of living.
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California Water Commission explores new funding opportunities after project withdrawal
California is on the verge of making major investments to safeguard against water shortages, if state officials can agree on how to spend newly available dollars. At a recent meeting of the California Water Commission, officials weighed approaches for allocating more than
$1.8 billion funding opportunity available for direct air capture technology
This program will support construction of both mid-scale and large-scale facilities that can pull carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere.
EPA, DOE to distribute $850 million for methane reduction at oil and gas wells
The agencies expect these investments will encourage immediate steps to conserve energy resources for American consumers and decrease methane emissions.
Port of Virginia pursues net-zero port operations with $380 million investment
The port will allocate the funds to procure electric equipment, build the infrastructure to support that equipment and advance the port’s goal to achieve zero-emissions operations by 2040.
FHWA making $876 million available to protect surface transportation from effects of climate change
Projects covered include making highways, public transportation, pedestrian facilities, ports and intercity passenger rail.
DOE investing nearly half a billion dollars to strengthen the nation’s electrical grid against climate change
The funding will strengthen the power grid across the nation in order to mitigate outages caused by climate-induced natural disasters.
To meet AI energy needs, big tech chooses the nuclear option
The investments by Google, Amazon and Microsoft come alongside the rapid development of artificial intelligence that has dramatically increased tech companies' energy demands.
Federal Highway Administration allocating $802 million to states for disaster repairs
The program includes funding for continued repairs from damaged caused by hurricanes, flooding, mudslides and severe atmospheric rivers.
EPA grants $25.5 million to drinking water, climate change initiatives
The program will enhance local water quality, improve utility infrastructure and upgrade people’s quality of life
