Northern Colorado Utility to Build 100-MW Battery System
Colorado utility Platte River Power Authority has signed an agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to develop a large-scale battery energy storage system, part of a renewable power strategy that includes phasing out its coal-fired power plants.The utility announced it
Volvo, Case Press Forward on Fully Electric Equipment at Bauma 2025
Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled its first all-electric articulated dump trucks, electrified versions of its A30 and A40 trucks, at the Bauma equipment exhibition in Munich, Germany, April 8. Case Construction Equipment and electrification supplier Moog also unveiled
US Transportation Dept. Takes Over $7B NYC Penn Station Rebuild From MTA
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration is shaking up plans for a $7-billion reconstruction of New York City’s Pennsylvania Station by moving authority over the project from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Amtrak. As part of the move,
Jacobs Wins $137M PM Award to Rebuild Hurricane Damage in US Virgin Islands
Jacobs will provide program management services under a $137 million contract awarded by the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Public Finance Authority to help rebuild critical infrastructure across the territory that was damaged by hurricanes.The Dallas-based professional services company announced April
FHWA Repeals Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tracking Rule
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration released a final rule April 18 rescinding requirements that states track tailpipe emissions of greenhouse gases and set goals to reduce those emissions.The Biden administration finalized its greenhouse gas emissions rule in
Biden-$20B Climate, Renewable Energy Grants Remain Frozen as Court Battles Continue
The fate of $20-billion in Biden-era U.S. Environmental Protection Agency green infrastructure grant funds held by Citibank is now being decided in two courts. Following EPA's April 15 appeal of a federal judge's order to release available funds to grant
Weekly Product Gallery: Victaulic, KEG Technologies, Service Truck Depot, Milwaukee Tool, Werner, Georgia Boot
This week's gallery showcases a combo roll grooving tool, a chain cutter designed to remove deposits in large pipe diameters, a work truck reinforced crane box, a steel cutter and blade for 1/2 in. and 1 in. pipe, a
Closing the Skills Gap: Why Young People Are Choosing Skilled Trades Over Traditional Careers
Over the past few years, heavy industries and skilled trades have grappled with rising labor shortages. However, recent trends suggest the tides may finally be turning. Many young people are pursuing trade schools and physical lines of work over
Taco to Showcase Mission-Critical Solutions at Data Center World 2025
Taco has announced its participation at Data Center World 2025, taking place April 14-17 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Taco will be highlighting its latest innovations in energy-efficient cooling solutions at booth #424. Attendees
Colorado Energy Office Announces $14.4 Million to Fund Geothermal Projects Across the State
The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) has announced a total of $14.4 million in funding awards to support geothermal heating projects across Colorado. This funding from the Geothermal Energy Grant Program (GEGP) and Geothermal Energy Tax Credit Offering (GETCO) will