Solar power group outlines plan to accelerate grid battery storage deployment

The U.S. solar industry believes the time is right for massive investments in electric grid batteries. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is setting a target for energy storage development in the United States, calling for 700 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of total installed battery capacity by 2030. The vision, announced alongside a comprehensive new whitepaper, includes […]

South Dakota, Dakota State University seek partners to boost government cybersecurity

South Dakota is seeking cybersecurity partners to assist with the safeguarding of local governments and officials from the rising threat of cyberattacks.  The state’s attorney general, in partnership with Dakota State University (DSU), is announcing a Request for Proposals (RFP) that will strengthen South Dakota’s cyber defenses. The RFP will invite qualified vendors to submit […]

Virginia announces $23.6 million in community development block grants

Virginia will award more than $23.6 million in grant funding for projects aimed at rehabilitating housing, revitalizing downtown districts and improving water and sewer infrastructure across the state.  The funding will be made available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.  CDBG funds […]

San Antonio approves groundbreaking multibillion-dollar bike network plan

The San Antonio City Council has approved a multibillion Bike Network Plan (BNP) that will transform bike lanes and amenities across the city over the next 25 years.  The city anticipates the completed project will cost between $3 billion and $8 billion, prioritizing bicycle infrastructure such as facilities, trails, lanes and crossings. The plan will […]

Middlebury College plans $50 million art museum construction project

This story was originally published in the Government Contracting Pipeline newsletter from Strategic Partnerships, Inc. To have the latest government contracting news stories from across the country delivered straight to your inbox, click here to subscribe. Middlebury College in Vermont is in the design phase for a $50 million art museum construction project. The project […]

Major infrastructure projects advancing sustainability and resilience

With many of the nation’s critical systems struggling to meet demand, ensure safety, and comply with regulations, sustainability and resilience have become top priorities for public officials nationwide. The following projects highlight key infrastructure projects that will launch soon and while each is designed to remedy different challenges, the underlying objective is to ensure that […]

California’s largest university system adopts P3 model for AI in education

The California State University (CSU) is looking to become a national leader in publicly available artificial intelligence (AI), announcing the largest and first-ever public-private partnership (P3) between the university and some of the world’s leading tech companies.  CSU, the nation’s largest university system, is harnessing AI and its proximity to major tech hubs to transform […]