There was speculation and genuine concern in recent months that funding support for electrification projects might be significantly reduced in 2025 and 2026. However, there is no evidence of that being the case and the continuance of funding for electrification initiatives appears to be very strong. Renewable energy funding is also flowing and many projects, […]
The Canadian National Railway (CN) is bolstering American rail systems by investing $295 million across multiple states. The move is part of CN’s 2025 capital investment program and spans multiple U.S. states including Indiana, Tennessee, Illinois, Mississippi, Michigan and Minnesota. CN has been powering North American transportation since 1919, operating a nearly 20,000-mile rail network […]
In its latest effort to deploy clean energy projects, Massachusetts is making $50 million available to enable state entities to implement solar and electrification projects statewide. The funding targets state sites and governments, supporting programs to help install solar power and transition from fossil-fuel based energy. Deployment will accelerate Massachusetts’ efforts to reduce greenhouse gas […]
An application period for $50 million in combined federal and industry funding is now open for public-private projects that advance semiconductor manufacturing. The funding, granted by the federal CHIPS and Science Act, is available through the Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins USA Institute (SMART USA) and is its first project solicitation. The solicitation […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is the deputy secretary for Virginia’s Agency of Digital Services, Andrea DeLaBruere. My public career highlights and education: I began working for the state of Vermont at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic […]
The University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNC Asheville) has revealed plans to transform a 45-acre plot of land – called South Campus – with new developments. Part of the university’s Millennial Campus, the two-phase, more than $200 million project will feature a stadium, mixed-use housing and a childcare center. The plan, created in collaboration […]
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has signed off on an $18.5 billion five-year Capital Investment Plan (CIP). The approved plan covers key transportation investments from fiscal year 2026 through 2030, including railroad and transit projects, accessibility upgrades, roadway and bridge enhancements, municipal initiatives and investments for Regional Transit Authorities (RTA). As noted by MassDOT’s […]