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Electric Utility, Public Utilities

Utility regulators urge PJM to move away from ‘reactive’ planning for grid reliability

November 30, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

OPSI’s letter to PJM comes as the grid operator’s board is expected to vote at a Dec. 11 meeting on a roughly $5 billion package of transmission projects that are needed in response to data center load growth and power […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Wisconsin bills would enable retail EV charging, drop ‘cumbersome’ utility requirement

November 30, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

The NEVI program was announced last year, with $5 billion in formula funding for states and another $2.5 billion available in competitive grants. States must develop transportation electrification plans to access the funds, which among other requirements must allow charging […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

New York to invest $100M for roadway repaving, resiliency enhancements

November 30, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On Wednesday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her state would release $100 million to support repaving and improvements to state roadways impacted by the extreme weather. Hochul said the state would fund repaving projects in 66 locations covering nearly […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

How do you scale private 5G networks? Well, it depends…

November 29, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Private 5G networks are billed as a sort of silver bullet for business problems in a wide range of vertical markets. That said, adoption has been slower than expected, there’s huge regional variations largely based on spectrum availability, and there […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Global Recycling Standards Organization (GRSO) Appoints Interim Executive Director

November 28, 2023

Via: Waste360

The Global Recycling Standards Organization (GRSO) announced that Rike Sandlin has been appointed interim Executive Director. GRSO is a global standards organization that administers a variety of standards and best practices for the resource conservation sector, including the widely utilized […]


Basic Services, Public Transport

FTA announces nearly $5M in grant funding to improve accessibility in transportation services

November 21, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Wednesday that it will make approximately $4.7 million in grant funding available for project to improve accessibility in transportation services. Part of the FTA’s Innovative Coordinate Access and Mobility (ICAM) […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

New Waste Management Standard Will Aid in Soil and Biosolid Analysis

November 21, 2023

Via: Waste Management World

“PFAS contamination is of growing concern around the world,” says ASTM member William Lipps, general manager, government and regulatory business development/international standards development, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments. “ASTM’s water committee (D19) has developed two methods for PFAS in water (D7979 and […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

European Council and Parliament reach agreement on more efficient and updated rules

November 21, 2023

Via: Waste Management World

The revision of the regulation aims to reduce shipments of problematic waste to outside the EU, update shipment procedures to reflect the objectives of the circular economy and improve enforcement. It sets procedures and control regimes to ensure that international […]


Other Utilities, Public Utilities

Safety for utility workers is about more than a manual

November 20, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

When it comes to safety for utility companies, the stakes are especially high. Employees work alongside hazards like electricity and natural gas every day. They sometimes operate alone in remote areas, at dangerous heights, or within confined spaces or unstable […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Who Taps Into Chemical Recycling and For What Applications?

November 20, 2023

Via: Waste360

When you hear the industry buzz words, “chemical recycling”, do you think of technology that converts single-use plastic trash to products? The connection would make sense; chemical recycling, which typically uses heat to break down polymers into their building blocks, […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Utah to double electric vehicle charging capacity

November 16, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

Fifteen sites throughout Utah have received funding through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, doubling the state’s current fast charging capacity by the end of 2024. The NEVI program is designed to build out states’ electric vehicle charging […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

GSA: 121 telcos already investing in 5G SA networks

November 15, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

A total of 121 operators in 55 countries and territories have invested in public 5G standalone (5G SA) networks as of the end of October, Jordan Cox, research manager at the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), said during a recent […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Industry Celebrates Achievements on America Recycles Day

November 15, 2023

Via: Waste360

The waste and recycling industry is celebrating the partnerships and achievements that demonstrate innovation and collaboration for a greener planet. Environmental advocates are using the day to call on lawmakers for better protections. Ripple Glass, Owens Corning Partner on Recycled […]


Public Institutions, Public Works

Bipartisan group introduces bill ensuring fair pay for truckers working overtime

November 14, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On Friday, U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) joined U.S. Reps. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and Mark Takano (D-CA) in introducing legislation ensuring truckers are compensated fairly for their work, including overtime. The legislation, the Guaranteeing Overtime […]


Electric Utility, Public Utilities

In the fight against energy poverty, utilities should make the most of consumption data

November 13, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

Across the country, families are increasingly struggling to pay their utility bills each month, with significant ramifications for health, safety, and customer equity. While utilities and regulators are aware of the problem and are working to help, potential solutions can […]


Electric Utility, Public Utilities

Utilities likely to continue selling non-core assets amid $745B in planned spending: Moody’s

November 9, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

Utility companies will likely continue selling non-core assets and shares in their companies to avoid issuing equity as they prepare to spend billions on energy infrastructure, Moody’s Investors Service said Wednesday. “Some planned asset sales are driven more by a […]


Basic Services, Public Transport

Washington state transportation services partially restored after cyberattack

November 9, 2023

Via: StateScoop

The Washington Department of Transportation’s computer systems are partially back online after a security incident this week disrupted its website and mobile apps. A disclaimer at the top of the department’s homepage reads, “Portions of the website and mobile app […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Study: A Critical Gap in Private Capital Directed Towards Tackling Plastic Pollution

November 8, 2023

Via: Waste360

The Circulate Initiative has launched a new global edition of the Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker, the world’s first tool to track the scale of private investments into the plastics circular economy. The findings reveal that nearly 90% of all investment […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

U.S. DOT awards $50M to Delaware Port of Wilmington for expansion

November 7, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On Friday, the Delaware Gov. John Carney joined U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-DE) to announce the state had been awarded $50 million in federal grants to expand the Port of […]


Electric Utility, Public Utilities

Dominion lowers cost estimates for power from offshore wind farm, seeks possible partner

November 6, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

“Dominion’s framework may be somewhat more appealing for an investor to potentially become a part owner of the project,” said Mike Doyle, a senior equity analyst for utilities at Edward Jones. However, Doyle said he was surprised to see Dominion’s […]