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Grants available for transportation projects that use low-emissions materials

Federal Highway Administration allocating $2 billion through its Low Carbon Transportation Materials Program to states, metropolitan regions and tribes

Paul Stinson

Hawaii lawmakers considering three wildfire mitigation bills

Measures would reduce fire risk, establish a relief fund and authorize bonds for wildfire-related costs and expenses

Mary Scott Nabers

Funding opportunities for research and development projects open now

White House research priorities for 2025 includes various types of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, energy and transportation technology research

Paul Stinson

$190 million will strengthen Hawaii’s electric grid

Utility will use $95 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to upgrade its transmission and distribution network

Strategic Partnerships

New Mexico unveils 50-year water conservation plan

Plan prioritizes contingency planning, improving infrastructure, adapting to climate change and working with lawmakers and other stakeholders

Paul Stinson

New York offering $100 million to support green energy upgrades for schools

Program is part of an ongoing effort to create healthier learning environments and improve air quality by decarbonizing school buildings

Paul Stinson

Minnesota makes $35 million available for stormwater projects

Projects will protect water quantity and prevent localized flooding; applications are due April 11, 2024

Paul Stinson

USDOT provides $63.7 million jolt to support EV ports in California

Funds will help improve the state’s electric vehicle charging grid reliability by fixing and installing 1,302 charging ports

Adam Rollins

El Paso sets Climate Action Plan in motion with design contract

The city of El Paso has approved a design contract to develop and implement a Climate Action Plan

Strategic Partnerships

Grants to help create nationwide electric vehicle charging network

Transportation Department awards $623 million to 47 projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico that will build in 7,500 EV charging ports nationwide

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