Washington state launches new programs for finding federal clean energy funding

The Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC) is looking to make the process of bringing clean energy and climate funding opportunities to the state much easier.  DOC is announcing the launch of two programs, the Clean Energy Tax Credit Assistance Program and Grant Writing Assistance Program, that will help connect entities in Washington to identify […]

November bond elections provide many millions in new funding for upcoming projects throughout Texas

Texas voters approved hundreds of millions of dollars in bond proposals on Election Day this past Tuesday. More than 50 cities, counties and school districts put measures before voters to fund projects such as road repairs, facility construction and renovations and public school campus improvements.  The projects that will be funded are significant because Texas […]

USDA investing $3.5 billion for affordable rural energy

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing nearly $3.5 billion in a program to help rural communities across the United States lower electricity costs.  Nearly $2.5 billion in financing is being awarded to the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, and the USDA has also selected six rural electric cooperatives to move forward in the awards […]

Bay Area receives $55 million grant for nation’s first high-speed, zero-emission ferry system

The nation’s first large-capacity, high-speed, zero-emissions ferry system will be the newest addition to maritime transportation in California’s Bay Area after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its latest round of clean ports grants.  The EPA is announcing over $3 billion in grants through the Clean Ports Program to support port rehabilitation, expansion and zero-emissions […]

New York investing $435 million in water infrastructure improvements

New York state is upgrading aging water systems as the state looks to protect drinking water supplies. With a $435 million investment, New York’s water infrastructure initiative is taking shape across all regions of the state..   The grants, awarded by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), represent the latest round of water […]

Port of Philadelphia receiving $80 million for zero-emission equipment and infrastructure upgrades

The Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) has been selected to receive nearly $80 million to deploy zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure by the Environmental Protection Agency.  The funding comes from the EPA’s Clean Ports Program, and will also allow the port to conduct climate and air quality planning.  “We are extremely pleased to be selected by […]

November bond elections provides millions in new funding for upcoming projects throughout Texas

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Texas voters approved hundreds of millions of dollars in bond proposals on Election Day this past Tuesday. More than 50 cities, counties and school districts put measures before voters to fund projects such as road repairs, facility construction and renovations and public school campus improvements. The projects that will be funded are significant because Texas […]