Wisconsin DOT appoints deputy secretary

Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has appointed Scott Lawry as deputy secretary. Lawry most recently served the department as deputy administrator of the Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD). He will replace Kristina Boardman, bringing more than 30 years of experience with WisDOT to the role.  The post Wisconsin DOT appoints deputy secretary appeared first […]

Power grid projects are abundant—and vital for American people and businesses

The historic effort that has been made to upgrade and stabilize America’s infrastructure over the past several years has moved the country into a safer and more resilient state. But there’s more that must be done. The effort is not ending, and new funding has just been announced for America’s power grid infrastructure. The U.S. […]

Rhode Island awarded $221 million in federal funding for Washington Bridge replacement

New federal support for a bridge replacement project in Rhode Island now brings total funding to over $221 million after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled the latest round of grants for the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects (INFRA) program.  The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will leverage federal, state and […]

Vanderbilt University receives approval for $520 million graduate campus in Florida

A proposal from Vanderbilt University to build a nearly $520 million graduate school campus for business and computing in West Palm Beach, Fla. has been approved by county officials.  The Palm Beach County Commission unanimously approved the plans for the 300,000 square foot campus during their meeting on Oct. 22.   REALTED: Colorado State University […]

$400 million in grants available for rural energy improvements

The Department of Energy is making up to $400 million available to help rural and remote communities with projects to make clean energy solutions available to their residents.  The department’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) is inviting communities with populations under 10,000 to apply for the grants, which can be used to support projects […]

Michigan utility adding AI to meters to measure EV charging’s impact on grid

A Michigan power provider has been awarded a federal grant to implement real-time visibility into power usage in order to help integrate electric vehicles (EV) into the state’s power grid.  Consumers Energy is receiving nearly $20 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program, which looks to modernize the nation’s […]

FAA announces $970 million in grants to modernize airport terminals nationwide

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing $970 million in grants to upgrade airport terminals across the country. With funds spanning 46 states, Guam and Palau, these grants will support airport modernization efforts, reinforce economic growth, spark job creation and improve travel experiences for passengers.  This latest round of funding is part of the $5 […]