Department of Energy issues RFI to define sustainable maritime fuel

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 approves $40 million for rural hospital upgrades

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 receives $268 million federal grand for advanced rapid transit project 

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 […]

DOT awarding $130 million for smart transportation projects

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 awarding $69 million in grants for water infrastructure projects 

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 […]

New York issues RFA for $664 million to expand broadband internet access

New York State has issued a request for applications for projects eligible to receive a share of $644 million in federal funding that has been made available through a program to expand affordable, high-speed broadband internet access.  The ConnectALL Deployment Program seeks to expand low-cost, reliable, high-speed internet to businesses and homes in areas without […]

Ann Arbor establishes community-owned sustainable energy utility

After receiving resident approval, the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, will create a Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU).  SEUs are opt-in, supplemental, community-owned energy utilities that collect and distribute 100% renewable energy from local systems to participants. Because it’s an optional utility, it will not replace the existing grid and will exclusively receive support from elective […]