Rooftop solar panels will be installed on the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, as part of a Department of Energy (DOE) initiative to advance clean energy and energy conservation at federal facilities. The DOE this week announced $104 million for net-zero projects at 31 federal facilities, including installing LED lights and occupancy sensors at the Department […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally proposed a final rule to implement a plan to curb excessive methane emissions by oil and gas companies. The oil and gas sector is the largest industrial source of methane emissions in the United States, responsible for approximately one-third of total U.S. methane emissions. The $369 billion Inflation […]
Although all states and territories have submitted initial proposals outlining plans for universal high-speed internet, the release of most of the federal funds for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program could still be a year out. Louisiana remains the lone state with both volumes of its initial proposal approved and can move forward […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Dean Huard, city manager of the Village of The Hills, Texas. Public career highlights and education: I began my education at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Oregon, where I learned first-hand how […]
by Mary Scott Nabers Large funding grants for surface transportation projects are available from the federal government’s Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program. This program, actively overseen by the U.S. Department of Transportation, is especially focused on funding projects that hold regional or national significance. Applications that were approved in 2023 will provide between $5.45 to $5.58 […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) will invest $138 million to support wildfire prevention efforts by modernizing wildland firefighter training and restoring habitats. The funds are part of a five-year, $1.5 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) initiative to combat increased wildland fire hazards caused by extreme heat and drought. Acting Deputy Secretary of the […]
The city of Mesa, Arizona, will receive $11.9 million to add 48 more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to support the city’s EV infrastructure and Climate Action Plan. The federal jolt is part of a broader $623 million nationwide push to furnish 500,000 chargers to the public by 2030. The grants stem from the […]