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Palm Bay Receives $160,090 Grant for Smart Traffic Signal Synchronization

Feb 4, 2025

The City of Palm Bay has secured a $160,090 grant through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program to enhance traffic flow and reduce emissions by synchronizing traffic signals at key intersections. The project, part of the...

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Ofwat Launches £400 Million Fund to Drive Water Sector Transformation Over Next Five Years

Jan 30, 2025

Ofwat, the economic regulator for England and Wales’ water sector, has announced a £400 million innovation fund to support transformative projects addressing critical challenges in the industry. The fund, which doubles the previous £200...

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Guimarães Allocates €2.8 Million for Satellite Data Projects to Enhance Urban Development

Jan 17, 2025

Guimarães City Council has announced the allocation of €2.87 million through the SPACE4Cities initiative, funded by the European Union. The funding aims to support innovative projects that utilize European satellite data to develop smarter, more...

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DOT Allocates $635 Million for U.S. Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure

Jan 14, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $635 million in grants to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative fueling infrastructure across 27 states, four federally recognized tribes, and Washington, D.C. Funded through the...

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Minneapolis and Seattle Secure $14.8M SMART Grant to Enhance Urban Curb Management

Jan 13, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $14.8 million in Stage 2 funding to Minneapolis and Seattle through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. This grant builds upon the $2 million each...

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Lombardy Region Invests €25 Million to Advance Mobility

Jan 11, 2025

The Lombardy Region has officially allocated €25 million through its “Smart Mobility Data Driven” call, aiming to foster innovative solutions in local transportation. The funding, which falls under the Lombardy Plan, will support 14...

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Ofwat Announces £104 Billion Investment to Revamp UK Water Sector

Dec 22, 2024

Ofwat (Office of Water Services) has unveiled a transformative £104 billion investment plan aimed at delivering substantial and lasting improvements for both customers and the environment within the UK water sector. David Black, Chief Executive of...

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Over €150 Million Allocated for Sustainable Municipal Lighting Projects in Spain

Dec 19, 2024

The Spanish government has approved a second round of funding totaling €155 million for sustainable municipal lighting projects, aiming to enhance street lighting across cities. Managed by the Institute for Diversification and Energy Savings...

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EVgo Secures $1.25 Billion DOE Loan to Expand Fast-Charging Network

Dec 16, 2024

EVgo has closed a $1.25 billion guaranteed loan from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office under the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program. The funds will support the construction of 7,500 new fast-charging stalls, tripling...

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California Approves $1.4 Billion for EV Charging and Hydrogen Infrastructure

Dec 16, 2024

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a $1.4 billion investment plan to expand the state’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure. Over the next four years, the Clean Transportation Program will fund nearly 17,000 new light-duty...