China’s Solar Subsidy Cuts will Help US Developers to Revive Projects and Jobs, says GlobalData
The move by China in May this year to slash subsidies for domestic utility-scale solar projects will ultimately benefit developers in the US who rely on imported solar panels to revive projects and jobs, says GlobalData, leading data and analytics company. Solar power developers in the US have been struggling since early 2018 due to two separate policy decisions announced in the US and China. In January 2018, the US government imposed tariffs of 30% on imports of solar products to safeguard t...
Water Well Trust Receives USDA Grant for Arkansas Water Well Projects
WASHINGTON - The Water Well Trust, a national nonprofit helping Americans get access to a clean, safe water supply, has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Household Water Well Systems program for a project to increase potable water availability to rural households in Arkansas. The USDA grant and matching funds from the Water Systems Council will be used to fund Water Well Trust projects in 12 Arkansas counties, including Benton, Boone, Carroll, Crawford, Jefferson, Mad...
As Natural Disasters Increase Worldwide, Local Social Networks May be the Key to Preparedness, Says New Study Released Today
San Francisco, SOCAP - A new study released today found that being connected to your neighbors via a trusted social network during a natural disaster can save lives, decrease chances of injury and reduce economic loss. Can Mobile Phones Improve Disaster Preparedness? was independentl...
Carbon Lighthouse and Generate Capital Close $65 Million in Financing for Commercial Energy Efficiency Projects
SAN FRANCISCO - Carbon Lighthouse, a clean energy services company, and Generate Capital, a leading financier, owner and operator of distributed energy and resource infrastructure, today announced the close of a $65 million project finance fund to support the rapid growth of Carbon Lighthouse's clean energy and efficiency business. Carbon Lighthouse will use the funds to help more building owners and investors across the United States turn energy waste from existing assets into guaranteed, banka...
American Utilities Act to Counter Rising Costs as Some Cities Raise Combined Tariffs by Over 30%
Across the United States average combined tariffs have risen by 3.6% since 2017, according to a new white paper entitled The Global Value of Water, published by GWI. However, some cities have implemented much larger rises, with Miami’s combined tariff increasing by 47% and Pittsburgh by 34%. The white paper found that Portland (Oregon) had the most expensive water tariff in the country at $30.82/1000 gallons. The white paper findings are based on the results of GWI’s 2018 Global Water Tarif...
Microgrid Activates Energy Resilience, Sustainability at Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters and Corrections Facility
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett announced the official activation of two advanced microgrids at its Public Safety Headquarters (PSHQ) and Correctional Facility located at 100 Edison Park Drive in Gaithersburg. The microgrids are on-site clean power generation systems, which permit both facilities to operate independently from the power grid to ensure continuity of operations in the event of a catastrophic storm or major power outage. The completed project is provided through an i...
SWC Fact Sheet on Water Management & Efficiency
The State Water Contractors are working together to responsibly manage the state’s finite water supplies that serve nearly 27 million people, 750,000 acres of farmland and fuel our statewide economy. By implementing innovative water savings programs, providing grant funding for water-wise landscaping and incentivizing the installation of advanced sprinkler systems for agricultural uses, the Contractors are promoting best practices in water conservation and ensuring greater efficiency....
Clark Nexsen Selects Newforma Project Center as its Project Information Management (PIM) Solution
Manchester, NH - Newforma, a leader in Project Information Management (PIM) software for architects, engineers, contractors and owners (AECO) worldwide, today announces Clark Nexsen, an award-winning architecture and engineering design firm with 10 locations and 400+ employees across the United States as one of its newest customers. Newforma enables architects, engineers, contractors, and owners to be more effective as they organize project data, collaborate with project team members and mana...
Epiroc to Acquire Canadian Exploration Tools Manufacturer
Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, has agreed to acquire Fordia Group Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of exploration drilling tools. Fordia Group is based in Montreal, Canada, and has sales in more than 70 countries. It provides exploration drilling tools such as diamond bits, down-the-hole tools, drill rods and drill casings, as well as water treatment systems and pumps, used by mining houses and drilling...
Econolite Names Kirk Steudle Senior Vice President
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Econolite today announced it has appointed Kirk Steudle Senior Vice President. In this role, Steudle will lead the company’s Transportation Systems Group, as well as its subsidiary CAVita. “Kirk Steudle is an industry icon with 30 years of industry experience, much of it in application of technologies in transportation. He not only led one of the most progressive State DOTs in the U.S., but has also impacted and shaped the industry through his leadership positions at TRB, AA...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
