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EU Ramps Up 2030 Clean Energy Targets in Russia Response

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Michael Dumiak
May 26, 2022
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REPowerEU plan calls for $220 billion in spending to disconnect from Russian oil and gas, but German construction sector is concerned that asphalt production will fall.


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Major Construction Imminent for SCDOT's $2B Carolina Crossroads Project

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Derek Lacey
May 24, 2022
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A joint venture of Archer Western and United Infrastructure Group will lead construction of the first two phases of the project, the largest in SCDOT's history,


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Jacobs Faces $3B Damage Liability in Coal-Ash Worker Suits, Court Says

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Debra K. Rubin
May 20, 2022
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Firm's status as former TVA contractor extends no immunity for claimed illnesses caused by site cleanup work, judge said; Jacobs also announces new cleanup support contract at Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant
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DOE Advances $3.5B for Atmospheric CO2 Removal Projects

Agency plans to fund four 'direct air capture' hubs
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James Leggate
May 20, 2022
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Funds are set to spur creation of four U.S. hubs to remove carbon dioxide directly from ambient air, but some advocates question their efficiency.


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DOE Cancels Disputed $28B Nuke Site Award to Fluor-Amentum

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Mary B. Powers
May 17, 2022
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After a bid protest, the megacontract to operate the giant Y-12 and Pantex waste sites will be rescoped and split, but Energy Dept. provides no rebid schedule. Bechtel will remain manager of both sites for at least two years.


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Environmental Cleanup

With Boost From IIJA, EPA Awards $254M in Brownfield Grants

Jim Parsons
May 12, 2022
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Bolstered by new funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the EPA has awarded $254 million in new and supplemental brownfield grants to 265 communities across the country.



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The Rush Is On: Administration's $8 Billion Attracts Lots of US Hydrogen Hub Builders

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Debra K. Rubin
May 11, 2022
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States, utilities, firms and politicians vie for infrastructure law funds to develop networks to produce and use the cleaner gas alternative.


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The Infrastructure Act

White House Rolls Out 'Action Plan' to Speed Project Permitting

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Jim Parsons
May 11, 2022
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An official says goal is "delivering projects on time, on task and on budget."



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Clean Manufacturing

Biden Administration Makes $3.1B Push to Expand US Battery Production

Corinne Grinapol
May 5, 2022
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The U.S. Energy Dept. expects to grant between 17 and 34 awards for domestic investments ranging from $50 million to $400 million for each venture.
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Codes and Standards

Washington First State to Require Electric Heat Pumps

Construction interests oppose change to state's energy code
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James Leggate
May 3, 2022
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Advocates say the move will reduce carbon emissions from commercial buildings.


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