The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently included Brownsville, Texas, in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (House Resolution 8812). This inclusion promises to unlock critical federal funding aimed at improving the city's water infrastructure, a positive development
The U.S. power grid stands at a critical juncture, confronted by the pressing need to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, while simultaneously responding to the increasing demand for electricity driven by technological advancements like Artificial Intelligence. In this landscape, the
Cuba is grappling with a severe energy crisis, primarily driven by a confluence of aging infrastructure and stringent U.S. sanctions. This crisis reached a tipping point when the National Electric System (SEN) collapsed in October 2024 following the shutdown of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric
In an evolving energy landscape, the U.S. faces a critical need for enhancing its long-distance electric transmission infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Transmission Planning Study underscores the urgency, highlighting the role of interregional transmission lines in
A recent ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas has significantly altered the landscape for transmission line construction in the state. By striking down a Texas law that awarded incumbent utilities the exclusive rights to construct transmission lines connecting to
The City of Medicine Hat has unveiled its budget proposal for 2025, which includes a slight adjustment to non-energy utility rates and an unexpected win for residents: the elimination of recycling fees. In a bid to balance fiscal responsibility and affordability, city leaders have put forth
