Calif. Uses New Regulatory-Easing Measure on Fresno Solar/Battery Project
A solar-battery project slated for Fresno County has been fast-tracked by California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), becoming the first major clean energy project to move forward under the state's new regulatory-easing program.The Cornucopia Hybrid Project is expected to deliver 300
NJ Energy Firm Partners with UAE on Planned $25B Investment in Power for US Data Centers
New Jersey-based Energy Capital Partners has announced a multi-billion partnership with Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ to develop power projects to meet the growing need for energy to power data and industrial centers in the U.S.ADQ and ECP said
Federal Judge Upholds New York City Building Natural Gas Restriction
By dismissing a lawsuit filed by state and local plumbing and building trade groups, a federal district court judge in New York City has allowed continued enforcement of Local Law 154, the city’s building electrification law, which sets policy
Sinkholes Close Key NJ Interstate-80 As Officials Seek Solutions, Funding
Sinkholes likely resulting from collapsing vestiges of New Jersey’s long-shuttered iron mining industry are causing historical headaches for state officials—now closing one heavily used interstate link to New York City and heightening fears of further subsidence along major
MBTA Launches $1.1B South Coast Line Extends Rail Service To and From Boston
Despite repeated delays, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s South Coast Rail is back in service after more than 65 years. The service, which began March 24, links Boston with Taunton, New Bedford and Fall River—the only three major cities
From Vietnam War to Climate Change: ENR Award Reflects Changing Times
There are several times in their work lives when journalists try to say something important to readers—and one of those for ENR editorial staff is the profile of the annual Award of Excellence winner, which this year tells the