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Rail Infrastructure

Federal DOT Awards $233M for Passenger Rail Projects

August 18, 2022

Projects receiving Federal Railroad Administration funds include US bridges, tunnels, stations and power systems in eight states

Water

Feds Press Western States to Cut Colorado River Dependence

Officials say infrastructure investments will help boost supplies, as well as resilience and efficiency of water systems.

Pam McFarland

August 17, 2022

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US Bureau of Reclamation says Arizona and Nevada, as well as Mexico, must reduce their water intake from the river.

Climate Law Tax Breaks Give Green Hydrogen Projects Big Boost

Mary B. Powers

August 16, 2022

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The $3 per kilogram production tax credit in Inflation Reduction Act, in effect for 10 years, will make green hydrogen competitive with fossil-fuel generated gray hydrogen, says Plug Power CEO Andrew Marsh.

Climate Legislation

President Biden Signs $700B Climate and Tax Bill

Tom Ichniowski

Pam McFarland

August 16, 2022

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Federal efforts to counter climate change have received a major boost through a just-enacted $700-billion measure whose centerpiece is a variety of tax incentives and federal funds aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

New England Tackles Complex Sewer and Stormwater Challenges

Johanna Knapschaefer

August 16, 2022

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Several combined sewer overflow projects in New England are moving into construction.

Energy Construction

Energy Transfer Convicted of Criminal Charges on Pennsylvania Gas Projects

Corinne Grinapol

August 15, 2022

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In "no contest" plea deal related to numerous state violations on key Mariner East 2 and Revolution gas liquids projects, Texas developer will pay $10 million for local water improvement projects.

Regulations

OSHA Delays Proposal to Revoke Arizona's State-run Safety Enforcement

James Leggate

August 15, 2022

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The Dept. of Labor is reopening a public comment period of its proposal to revoke permission for Arizona's state safety plan after officials moved to address OSHA's concerns.

Climate Change Policy

House Approves Landmark $700B Climate and Tax Bill

Vote was 220-207, strictly along party lines

Tom Ichniowski

Pam McFarland

August 12, 2022

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Final congressional approval of measure, which includes funding and tax-credit extensions aimed to reduce carbon emissions through projects in energy, transportation, water, buildings and manufacturing sectors, came in a 220-207 party line vote.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signing a landmark climate bill

Climate Change

Massachusetts Enacts Major Climate Bill With Gas Hookup Bans

Legislation expands offshore wind and solar energy, helps limit fossil fuels in some building projects

Scott Van Voorhis

August 12, 2022

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Outgoing Gov. Charlie Baker signs bill to expand renewable energy development and EV vehicle use, but is concerned its gas ban could impact affordable housing in the state