Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) Collaborates with The Water Council (TWC) to Advance Water Stewardship in the Automotive Supply Chain
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) is announcing a new collaboration with The Water Council (TWC) to support the organization in the development of a water stewardship program for the automotive supply chain. SP provides a forum for global automotive manufacturers and their suppliers to work together toward a shared vision of an automotive industry with positive environmental impact. Through SP, industry leaders are coming together to share best practices and advance action on k...
Eco Wave Power Finalizes the Production of 10 Floater Units and Commences Installation of the Floaters in the Port of Jaffa, Israel
Stockholm - Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market:WAVE, Nasdaq Stockholm: ECOWVE) (“Eco Wave Power” or the “Company”) today announced that it had finalized the production of all floaters required for the EWP-EDF One Project, and commenced installation of the floaters to the sea wall in the Port of Jaffa, Israel. The floaters were delivered and are being installed in accordance with the collaboration agreement between EWP-EDF One Ltd. and Lesico Ltd. (“Lesico”). The project’...
Gov. Justice announces over $8.3 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails grants, benefitting dozens of communities across state
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the approval of over $8.3 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program grants for 29 improvement projects in 21 counties across West Virginia. These grants help towns and cities improve their network of recreational trails, biking/walking paths, sidewalks, and more, by either building from scratch or enhancing what they already have through various types of projects. The program is administered by the West Virginia...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces More Than $45 Million in Passenger Ferry Grant Awards to 11 States and Territories to Improve Public Transportation
President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will mean more funding for ferries, lower emissions, and a special emphasis on rural communities WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today awarded $45.3 million in fiscal year 2021 grants to projects in 11 states and territories to support passenger ferry service. Grants awarded through FTA’s Passenger Ferry Grant Program help buy, repair, and modernize ferry boats and terminals that residents...
The EIB and Solas Capital join forces to invest in energy efficiency in buildings across the European Union
Solas Sustainable Energy Fund ICAV (SSEF), a fund advised by Solas Capital AG, reaches its first close with €140 million, including a €30 million commitment by the European Investment Bank The fund has a target size of €200 million and will provide debt financing to energy service companies to carry out energy efficiency and small renewable energy projects, mainly in the European Union SSEF is classified as Article 9 or “Dark Green”, the highest classification under the European Union’...
American-Marsh Pumps Releases 490 Series SXT & SXU Self-Priming Pumps
Collierville, TN. American-Marsh Pumps (AMP), A Wilo Brand, releases new models for the existing 490 series self-priming pumps. American-Marsh Pumps, A Wilo Brand, is pleased to announce the release of the SXT and SXU Self-Priming trash pumps. The SXT offers superior solids-handling capabilities, which makes it ideally suited for a variety of applications including solids laden liquids, and slurries. The SXU has a multi-vane open impeller design for higher heads and efficiencies, but can stil...
New NARUC-NASEO Report on Resilience Valuation Highlights Potential of Microgrids
WASHINGTON — The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the National Association of State Energy Officials today announced the release of a new report on innovative approaches to estimating the value of resilience. Authored by NARUC, NASEO and Converge Strategies, LLC, Valuing Resilience for Microgrids: Challenges, Innovative Approaches, and State Needs summarizes new approaches to valuing resilience that can be applied to proposed investments in microgrids and other resou...
ALLPLAN receives major order from Autobahn GmbH of the German Federal Government
ALLPLAN has won a major contract from Germany's largest infrastructure operator, Autobahn GmbH of the German Federal Government. © iStock Germany's largest infrastructure operator relies on BIM solution from ALLPLAN Munich, 23 February 2022 - ALLPLAN, global provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry, has received a major order from the Autobahn GmbH of the German Federal Government. With the introduction of a uniform solution for the core processes of design, construction, operat...
Woolpert Adds Former Air Force Commander, Aviation Design Team Leader Wayne Kinsel
The established leader is known for his demonstrated success in managing large airfield programs and projects. PERRYSBURG, Ohio (Feb. 22, 2022) — Woolpert has hired retired Lt. Col. Wayne Kinsel, a former U.S. Air Force commander and public works director, as an aviation design team leader. The highly decorated, motivational leader has managed complex organizations, hundreds of personnel and infrastructure valued at over $3.9 billion. Kinsel earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineerin...
From Bus Repairs to Water Reclamation—Old Kentucky Building Brings New Uses for Storm Runoff
LEXINGTON, Ky - The 100-year-old former bus garage here is now providing the city with 21st century ecological benefits. The Greyline Station has a retention system that gathers rainwater from its five-acre site and holds some of it for reuse. Redeveloped and opened in 2020, the 65,000 square foot complex now has retail spaces, an event venue, restaurants, a public market and even a radio station. The new owner of the former Lextran public bus system’s headquarters and maintenance garage us...