Texas’ predicted growth over the next six years will place tremendous strain on the state’s electric grid. To meet Texas’ energy needs, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is entering a New Era of Planning to develop innovative solutions and adapt to long-term challenges caused by increasing energy loads. Currently, new large loads are […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted $7 billion in Solar for All grants to 60 entities to bring solar energy to low-income households. The money comes from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a $27 billion program dedicated to combatting climate change. Selectees will help mobilize solar energy for more than 900,000 houses by creating or […]
The Department of the Interior (DOI) will provide $36.9 million to Kentucky, Mississippi and Missouri to clean up legacy pollution sources. Orphaned oil and gas wells are serious health and safety risks to communities across the nation, leeching contaminants and toxic air pollutants into the atmosphere and water sources. These legacy pollutants affect backyards, recreation […]
Indiana – Sharon Tucker was officially sworn into office April 23 as mayor of Fort Wayne. Tucker previously served as a Fort Wayne City Council member. She is the first black person to serve the city in this capacity. She took over the role from Tom Henry following his death. The post Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana, takes […]
Angelica Rosales has been appointed to the Governor’s Commission for Women. She will serve her term until Dec. 31, 2025. Rosales is currently project director for a construction company, the latest in her 23-year-long career. She holds leaderships positions for several nonprofit organizations, serving as director of the Texas Lyceum and a member of the […]
Maryland – The Maryland State Board of Education has selected Carey Wright, Ed.D., as state superintendent of schools. Her term will begin July 1. Dr. Wright has served as interim state superintendent of schools since Oct. 23, 2023. Dr. Wright brings decades of educational experience to the role. The post Maryland selects state superintendent of schools appeared first on […]
In a significant step toward bringing reliable internet to rural America, four states – Kansas, Louisiana, Nevada, and West Virginia – have completed all the necessary steps to receive funding under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The BEAD program is one part of the “Internet for All” initiative, which harnesses the resources […]