Top Texas officials have banded together to launch a group dedicated to advancing and innovating development on the Texas energy grid. The Houston-based Texas Reliability Coalition (TRC) is a public-private partnership determined to implement cutting-edge technologies, policies and strategies to improve and strengthen the grid’s infrastructure and reliability. On Feb. 13, the Electric Reliability Council […]
Although I’ve been involved in government for most of my adult life, I’ve never experienced a more disruptive environment than the one we are dealing with now. America, as we know it, will eventually get back to some degree of normalcy, but until that happens, the government marketplace is a scary environment for business leaders. […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has announced the availability of $450 million for projects that improve port safety and efficiency. Applications for Port Infrastructure Development Program funding must be submitted by April 30. More funding for projects might be added later this year if approved by Congress. Projects require at least 20% in […]
The City of Tyler, Texas, is announcing an updated parks and recreation plan to enhance facilities, create more trails and develop new sports fields and courts. The new Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan for 2025-2035, approved by the city council last week, will guide the city’s investments for parks and recreation over the […]
The Energy Storage Summit USA 2025 will bring industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to Houston, Texas, to discuss the rapid advancements and prospects of energy storage in the U.S. This gathering comes at a pivotal moment, as the nation witnesses significant advancements in various energy storage technologies, crucial for enhancing grid reliability and supporting the […]
Pittsburg State University is building a $20 million facility to expand laboratory space on its campus in Pittsburg, Kansas, for students to train on heavy equipment, including diesel engines, hydraulic systems, powertrains, electrical and electronic systems and hybrid and electric vehicles. Preliminary designs are complete and architectural plans will be finalized in 2026, with construction […]
Utah – Utah State University has a new interim president. Alan Smith was appointed to the role Feb. 12, leaving his previous position as dean of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Human Services. Smith brings more than 24 years of educational experience, including serving as professor and chairperson in the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University […]