Nonprofit ‘Renewable Nation’ App Targets 9 Out of 10 Solar-Ready Homes That Have Not Gone Solar
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than nine out of 10 solar-ready homes and schools in the United States have not yet gone solar and the new app-driven Renewable Nation and its “Solar Schools 2025” program intend to do something about that. The Renewable Nation app is available now on the Google Play store and iTunes. Renewable Nation is an independent non-profit effort dedicated to accelerating the adoption of safe, affordable and clean energy. Additional information about the app-based effort is a...
Transportation Expert Jennifer Carrier Joins HNTB as Connecticut Office Leader
Rocky Hill, Conn. – Jennifer Carrier, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as Connecticut office leader and associate vice president. With 25 years of transportation engineering experience, Carrier oversees HNTB’s operations throughout the state from the firm’s Rocky Hill office. “Jennifer’s technical knowledge and insights, combined with many years of experience working with state transportation agencies and officials, will help HNTB deliver thoughtful, innovative solutions for Connecticut’s pr...
EIA Releases September’s U.S. Short-Term Energy Forecast
The U.S. Energy Information Administration released its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The full STEO can be downloaded at: http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/steo/ Forecast Highlights Global liquid fuels Brent crude oil spot prices averaged $73 per barrel (b) in August, down almost $2 from July. EIA expects Brent spot prices will average $73/b in 2018 and $74/b in 2019. EIA expects West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices will average abo...
Transportation Plans Get the Green Light to Improve Oklahoma’s Highways, Bridges and County Roads
In Tulsa, an estimated $80 million widening and improvement project for the I-44 corridor between the Arkansas River and Union Ave. has been added to the updated 8-Year Construction Plan by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The nearly $6.5 billion plan contains 1,386 total projects for Oklahoma’s highways in Federal Fiscal Years 2019-2026. Key transportation plans are now on track to improve Oklahoma’s highway and county road systems over the next several years. On Sept. 10, the...
HDOT Preparations for Tropical Cyclone Olivia
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is informing the public of preparations it is taking in advance of possible weather impacts from Tropical Storm Olivia and encourages travelers to take the following actions: Airports Air travelers with confirmed tickets for travel into or out of Hawaii airports are encouraged to check with their airline for potential flight delays, cancelations, or travel waivers. In general, State of Hawaii airports will remain open unless ther...
Virginia DOT Prepared for Hurricane Florence
RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is prepared to keep Virginia roads safe ahead of forecasted effects of Hurricane Florence. Crews across the state stand prepared to respond to any unsafe traveling conditions and damage resulting from the storm. While the hurricane’s exact track remains uncertain, heavy rain is expected to move into most of Virginia late Thursday, Sept. 13, with impacts expected into Friday and the weekend. Ahead of the storm, VDOT staff and cre...
N.C. Ferries to Aid in Ocracoke Evacuation
OCRACOKE – As Hurricane Florence approaches the North Carolina coast, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is assisting with the evacuation of all visitors and residents from Ocracoke Island. Hyde County issued a mandatory evacuation order for island visitors immediately and for residents beginning 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11. Only residents, homeowners, or vendors with an Ocracoke re-entry sticker on their vehicles will be allowed on ferries inbound to Ocracoke. Priority board...
Water Standard and Monarch Separators Unlock the Key to Cost Effective Treatment for Produced and Flowback Water
Water Standard and Monarch Separators’ H2O Spectrum® platform demonstration unit. HOUSTON- Water Standard and its produced water subsidiary, Monarch Separators, are strengthening their focus on the unconventional oil and gas space with a recent upgrade to their H2O Spectrum® platform technology. Now, this innovative water treatment platform provides operators a wide spectrum of affordable produced and flowback water treatment options from disposal, to recycle and reuse, or treatment for safe...
House & Senate Committee Leaders Announce Water Resources Infrastructure Agreement
Washington, D.C. - House and Senate Committee leaders today announced a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on comprehensive water resources infrastructure legislation, which could be considered on the House floor later this week. Agreement on the legislation, the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, was announced by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA), House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Senate E...
Profile’s Marc S. Theisen Earns Esteemed Industry Awards
Profile's Marc S. Theisen (right) receiving the 2018 IECA Technical Paper of the Year Award BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. — Profile Products is pleased to announce that Marc S. Theisen, M.Sc., CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI, earned two esteemed industry awards: EnviroCert International’s (ECI) “Distinguished Service Award” and the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) “2018 Technical Paper of the Year.” To win the Distinguished Service Award, recipients must have demonstrated outstanding mora...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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