The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $71 million investment to support research, development and demonstration projects to expand the network of domestic manufacturers within the solar energy supply chain. The projects will target needs, such as equipment, silicon ingots and wafers, and both silicon and thin-film solar cell manufacturing. Selected projects will […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $250 million to help vulnerable communities protect their homes, businesses, and infrastructure from catastrophic wildfires exacerbated by accelerating climate change, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small has announced. The funding is being made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will be allocated via the Community Wildfire […]
New York is making $300 million in grant funding available to several projects designed to help communities combat pollution, flooding, extreme heat and other effects of climate change. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement at the Vatican during a three-day joint summit on climate change hosted by Pope Francis. “Climate change is a global crisis […]
Georgia – Faye DiMassimo has been appointed chief of planning and economic development for the city of Savannah. She brings more than 40 years of private and public experience to the position. She previously served as chief executive officer of the Chatham Area Transit Authority. She will begin her role June 17. The post Savannah, Georgia, names chief […]
The University of Maryland (UMD) in College Park has launched an institute dedicated to researching artificial intelligence (AI) and developing the next generation of students to ethically study, manage and use AI technologies. The Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM) is a collaborative hub for AI, faculty research, innovative and experiential learning opportunities and […]
New York – Ogdensburg appointed Xenophondas ‘Fonda’ Chronis city manager during the May 13 City Council meeting. He will officially assume his duties July 1. The post Ogdensburg, New York, appoints city manager appeared first on Government Market News.
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Highway Administration has promoted Lamin Williams to division administrator of the District of Columbia Division Office. Williams has served as deputy division administrator since 2022. He brings nearly 20 years of public sector experience to the role. The post Federal Highway Administration names D.C. office administrator appeared first on Government Market News.