Rhode Island nets $15 million in federal funds to roll out EV chargers

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is receiving  in federal funding to accelerate the buildout of more than 200 electric vehicle (EV) chargers statewide. Funding comes via the U.S. Department of Transportation’s $2.5 billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (FCI) Discretionary Grant Program. This announcement comes on the heels of the state being the first […]

DOE invests $48.6 million in coastal wind energy grants

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is unveiling a $48.6 million funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for the research, development and innovation of offshore wind turbine initiatives. Funded through the DOE’s Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO), this FOA supports the agency’s mission to speed up the deployment of wind power off U.S. coasts and contribute to […]

Wisconsin invests $262 million to build, modernize critical facilities

The state of Wisconsin will use $262 million to support a series of critical projects, including building infrastructure, upgrading facilities, supporting correctional centers and performing general maintenance and upkeep. The Wisconsin State Building Commission (WSBC) will allocate the funds to partially support selected projects, ensuring the state can meet the needs of its education, justice, […]

George Mason University hosting forum on public-private partnerships

The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University’s Center for Infrastructure Public-Private Partnership Policy is hosting their annual P3 forum next week.  “Inflection Point: New Capital, New Markets, and New Challenges” happens on Monday, September 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The forum is being held in Mason Square at Van […]

America’s school facilities are being renovated, expanded, and upgraded, creating high demand for construction

School district construction throughout the U.S. is rampant currently, and it promises to be the same in 2025. That’s probably because a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office noted that 54% of all schools in America were in dire need of updates or complete building replacements as long ago as 2020. In fact, the […]

DOE announces up to $127.5 million to remove carbon from cement makers, power plants

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) is making available up to $127.5 million for the development of test centers focused on carbon dioxide (CO2) capture, removal and conversion at cement manufacturing facilities and power plants.  Achieving the federal goal of a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 will […]

South Dakota awards $105 million to support water, wastewater projects

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has allocated $105 million to improve drinking water and wastewater systems across the state. Recipients will use the funds to build water treatment plants, install reservoirs, expand systems and improve infrastructure. Some notable projects receiving funds include: The WEB Water Development Association will receive the largest […]