New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the state’s first Bulk Energy Storage program on July 28, seeking to procure one gigawatt (GW) of bulk energy storage. The grid-hardening effort is part of the state’s Six GW Energy Storage Roadmap, which is designed to enhance the state’s electricity generation and storage resources. Adding […]
There are many reasons why the historic effort to improve healthcare infrastructure in America has created a sweeping trend throughout the nation. Somewhat shocking is that it is driven primarily by the high demand for more mental health facilities. It is almost impossible to find any region in the U.S. without long waiting lists for […]
The Union Pacific and the Norfolk Southern boards of directors unanimously approved Tuesday to merge the two freight giants in an $85 billion deal, according to the Union Pacific officials. The potential merger, named the “transaction,” would create a Union Pacific Transcontinental Railroad, developing a single rail network throughout the country and connecting the East […]
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission has approved updated project plans for the U.S. 278 Corridor Project. Beaufort County, in coordination with SCDOT, proposed the project to make improvements to the U.S. 278 corridor between Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, initially approving the plans in July 2020. The county’s updated plans for the […]
The White House made a major commitment to bolstering domestic artificial intelligence (AI) last week by announcing the “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan”. The announcement follows a January executive order from President Trump directing his administration, with input from the National Security Council, to create a plan to reduce regulation and promote […]
The California Energy Commission (CEC) will distribute $55 million through the Fast Charge California Project (FCCP-1) to incentivize and accelerate electric vehicle (EV) fast charging infrastructure. Funding will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for applications between Aug. 5 and Oct. 29, 2025. Recipients may receive up to $100,000 per charging station for ready-to-build […]
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission has approved updates to the state’s bridge program, directing an additional $200 million to advance bridge development statewide. The funding comes from the state as lawmakers approved a one-time boost for the state’s growing list of bridge repair, renovation and replacement projects. The funding will contribute to […]