Many federal programs support revitalization projects for cities and specific neighborhoods and currently, there is an abundance of revenue flowing to cities. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is one of the oldest and best-known programs supporting municipal revitalization projects. The federal agency also […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity, and experience. This week’s profile is Robert J. Rodriguez, president and CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY). Public career highlights and education: I am a graduate of Yale University and spent seven […]
The Department of Energy is investing $41 million into projects focused on researching and producing liquid energy from renewable sources that can be transported and stored as easily as oil and gas The agency is providing between $720,000 and $5 million to 14 universities and research institutions to develop different forms of Renewable-to-Liquid (RtL) methods. […]
As part of a larger initiative to mitigate the impact of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, California’s Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has allocated $28.2 million toward projects that reduce energy and water use at county buildings. “These upgrades are designed to pay for themselves over their lifetimes, at no cost to taxpayers, […]
Many federal programs support revitalization projects for cities and specific neighborhoods and currently, there is an abundance of revenue flowing to cities. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is one of the oldest and best-known programs supporting municipal revitalization projects. The federal agency also […]
A new study from the University of Michigan has curbed the high hopes of widespread adoption of green hydrogen as a fuel source for all modes of transportation. The research, published in the journal Joule in August, suggests that although green hydrogen may not be the silver bullet for decarbonizing the entire transportation sector, it […]
The City of Boston, Streets Cabinet and Innovation and Technology Cabinet have partnered with Google’s Project Green Light team to optimize traffic-signal timing to improve traffic flow in highly congested areas. The technology uses AI to analyze traffic patterns and provide signal timing recommendations designed to reduce stop-and-go traffic and lower emissions. In 2023, Boston […]