A $4 billion project to build a new natural gas generation facility is in the works in Williams County, North Dakota.  Basin Electric Power Cooperative recently announced plans to construct its new facility near Epping, North Dakota, where it will produce approximately 1,470 MW of electricity.   The project – which is one of the largest […]

The transit system in Charlotte, North Carolina, is slated to see a major expansion. The Metropolitan Transit Commission is weighing different scenarios for overhauling Charlotte’s public transportation, with options ranging from full light rail development to a hybrid approach using bus rapid transit. The scenarios, presented at a recent commission meeting by the Charlotte Area […]

Arizona will invest $60 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in projects that will advance technology, improve infrastructure and help conservation.  All ARPA funding, a federal program established in 2021 to help local, state and tribal governments recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, must be fully spent by December 31, 2026.  “Arizona’s […]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced an emergency cybersecurity initiative as part of the state’s 2025 legislative session.  The cybersecurity initiative, announced during the governor’s biennial State of the State address on Sunday, proposes the creation of the Texas Cyber Command facility to reinforce the state’s digital defenses. By establishing the new facility in San […]

New England’s largest public research university is looking to redevelop campus housing with help from the private sector. The University of Massachusetts Amherst, working with the University of Massachusetts Building Authority (UMBA), issued a request for proposals for a new public-private partnership seeking developers to create comprehensive plans for renovating and expanding student housing while […]

Pennsylvania is investing $288.2 million for drinking water, wastewater and non-point source water projects around the state. The funding, distributed in grants and loans, will support managing water authorities’ efforts to expand reliable service to residents, modernize and upgrade facilities and reduce the presence of legacy contaminants in water.   The funding will be administered through […]

Connecticut internet providers can apply for $144 million in grants that have been made available for projects to bring affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities in the state.  Pre-qualified providers may submit applications to the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program through Feb. […]