Small rural electric systems are receiving financial help to improve services and build clean energy capacity. In a push to modernize rural energy infrastructure, U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $78.3 million in new partially forgivable loans for clean energy projects. The funding will support seven projects across five states and territories through the Powering Affordable […]
New York State is releasing millions in funding to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. An additional $28.5 million is now available for the installation of fast EV chargers along the state’s major travel corridors. Funded by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funding program, New York’s new competitive Downstate Direct Current […]
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a request for information with the goal of officially defining what determines sustainable maritime fuel (SMF). The Action Plan for Maritime Energy and Emissions Innovation calls for the federal government to define SMF, which the DOE said was critical to evaluating and determining future production volume goals and […]
West Virginia is distributing $40 million to rural hospitals across the state to be used for critical updates. The funding comes from the Rural Hospital Grant Program (RHGP), which launched back in October. Funds for the program were appropriated by the West Virginia Legislature during the most recent special session. The goal of the RHGP […]
San Antonio’s VIA Metropolitan Transit is getting a big financial boost from the federal government for a transformative rapid bus line project. VIA’s Rapid Green Line, the region’s first advanced rapid transit corridor, has received a $268 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration. The Rapid Green Line is designed to deliver convenient, high-frequency transportation […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding over $130 million in grants to implement smart technologies in transportation systems nationwide. The grants, awarded to public transportation agencies, will advance states’ innovative strategies to improve public safety and transportation efficiency on the nation’s most congested roadways. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 funding will come from […]
Massachusetts is announcing financial support for dozens of local communities and water utilities to relieve high costs associated with drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (Trust) Board of Trustees will award over $69 million in grants to cities, towns, counties and water utility providers seeking to upgrade water management facilities […]