James Leggate

Solar energy equipment maker First Solar Inc. recently announced plans to build a $1-billion photovoltaic module manufacturing plant at a to-be-determined location in the southeast U.S., and to invest another $185 million upgrading and expanding one of its existing plants in Ohio.

The project will support roughly 7,000 construction jobs, according to Intel. 

Advancements in enhanced systems could allow geothermal power plant construction just about anywhere in the U.S., agency officials say.

Officials accuse Bridgeview, Ill.-based Drive Construction of setting up two layers of shell companies and paying workers in cash to avoid traceability.

TxDOT has received proposals from the design-build team to address safety concerns after officials threatened to replace the contractors.

Japanese electric vehicle battery maker Envision AESC's plant will have a 30-GWh capacity and potential to expand up to 40 GWh.

An equipment failure at a water treatment plant is impacting service to about 180,000 people in and near Mississippi's capital.