Department of Energy investing $1.5 billion in new transmission lines
Transmission capacity has become one of the biggest bottlenecks in transitioning the grid fully toward clean energy.
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DOE planning $1.3 billion funding opportunity to advance carbon capture, storage technologies
Applicants can secure funding through three main topical areas: Carbon Capture Demonstration, Carbon Capture Large-Scale Pilot Projects and Infrastructure Planning and Design.
EPA awarding Cedar Rapids $348 million to upgrade aging water infrastructure
The project will develop upgrades to the city’s wastewater treatment facilities, including updates to the city's aging Water Pollution Control Facility.
Federal Highway Administration allocating $62 billion for FY 2025 transportation projects
The funding represents the largest investment in American transportation infrastructure since the construction of the interstate highway system in the 1950s and 1960s.
Nevada high-speed rail project enters $3 billion grant agreement with Federal Railroad Administration
The all-electric high-speed passenger rail system will transport travelers between the flagship station in Las Vegas and stations throughout Southern California.
DOE, USDA investing $2.8 billion to bring nuclear power plant back online
The Palisades project is expected to provide access to clean power for 800,000 homes through at least 2051.
DOT allocating $217 million in MEGA grants to Port of Philadelphia expansion project
The project will increase shipping capacity and efficiency through one of the fastest growing ports in the U.S.
Millions being allocated to plug orphaned oil and gas wells on tribal lands
Orphaned oil and gas wells pose an ongoing environmental threat, potentially contaminating groundwater, leaking toxic chemicals and polluting drinking water sources.
EPA loaning $96 million for new wastewater infrastructure in Colorado
The project involves building a new water and treatment reclamation facility and two lift stations that will comply with future environmental guidelines and meet growing demand.
Oregon’s first offshore wind lease auction happening in October
The two areas being auctioned have the potential to produce over 3.1 gigawatts of clean, renewable energy, which is enough to power around 1 million homes.
