The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $136 million to multiple projects intended to advance technology that will at reduce energy demand while improving industrial productivity. Projects will focus on industries that produce chemicals and fuels, iron and steel, cement and concrete, forest and paper products, glass and food and beverages. These industries account for […]
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order requiring federal agencies to halt funding for two major laws passed during the Biden administration: the Inflation Reduction Act (2022) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021). The order mandates that “all agencies shall immediately pause the disbursement of funds appropriated” under these laws. Specifically, it […]
Massachusetts is announcing a historic transportation financing plan that will invest $8 billion to revitalize state roads, bridges and transit systems and balance transportation authorities’ budgets for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. “This historic transportation proposal represents smart, forward-thinking fiscal management, and it will have an impact on people in all regions of our state,” Gov. […]
The City of Cleveland has landed a $69 million federal grant that will help fund its efforts to build a pedestrian land bridge connecting downtown to Lake Erie to through its central business district. The North Coast Connector Land Bridge and Downtown Boulevard Project has now has received a total of $130 million from the […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her 2025 State of the State address last week, laying out her agenda for the year. Gov. Hochul’s proposals include making New York more affordable for residents, growing the economy and workforce training and subway safety. Hochul also detailed her agenda on transportation, water and clean energy. RELATED: State […]
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) is expanding a national research and development initiative to spur economic, technological and regional growth throughout the country. The DOC’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) will award approximately $210 million in grants for technology coalitions to drive regional innovation and support job creation across the country. The funding, drawn from […]
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has plans to decarbonize America’s transportation sector. Working in partnership with the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency, the DOE recently published seven plans to slash emissions, each targeting a different transportation mode, including maritime, rail, trucking, aviation and off-road vehicles, with a […]