Two major transmission planning initiatives are underway to take full advantage of renewable energy being generated in Maine. ISO New England, the regional grid operator, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) while Maine’s Public Utilities Commission is soliciting information for a complementary program aimed at developing northern Maine’s renewable energy potential and reducing bottlenecks […]
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and Dormont Borough are seeking a developer to transform two parking lots along the Red Line into a mixed-use development to grow the neighborhood and increase ridership. Developers are encouraged to submit their qualifications and concepts for the 2.5-acre site next to Dormont Junction by May 26. The opportunity would be […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Brad Smith, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation. My career highlights and education: I have had the pleasure to serve as a chief of staff four times—once for a governor, twice […]
A coalition of 11 states is pushing forward to be leaders of America’s nuclear energy renaissance. The Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative, launched through a partnership between the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN), is a coordinated effort to accelerate nuclear […]
One of the busiest freeway segments in the U.S. is about to undergo a major overhaul. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced a four-year, $143.7 million pavement rehabilitation project to improve travel along the Sepulveda Pass between the San Fernando Valley and West Los Angeles. Starting in spring or summer 2025, the project […]
The Chicago Housing Authority is seeking developers for a 7-acre site in Old Town, issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to build approximately 450 mixed-income residential units. Under CHA’s guidelines, 40% of the apartments will be subsidized by the agency. At least 20% must be designated as affordable housing, and no more than 50% may […]
The Washington state Department of Commerce has selected 18 projects for consideration for up to $23 million in grants to make the state’s power grid stronger and more reliable to protect it against storms, wildfires and other natural disasters. Projects include replacing outdated power poles and transmission lines, installing modern relay panels, upgrading and hardening […]