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Federal Policy

La. Court Rejects Biden Carbon Emissions Cost Measure in Permits, Regs

February 14, 2022

Lake Charles-based judge supported suit by Republican-led states that the order would be too costly to them in fossil fuel purchases and sales.

Federal Probe

More 'Fraudulent' Parts in US Nuclear Plants Than Known, IG Reports Claim

James Leggate

February 11, 2022

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US Nuclear Regulatory Commission's internal watchdog wants overhaul of agency reporting system as new incidents of counterfeit, defective and suspect components surface

Blaze Leaves Nearly Finished $65M Apartment Project a Total Loss

C.J. Schexnayder

February 11, 2022

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Roofing material made of thermoplastic polyolefins seemed to contribute to fast-spreading flames, fire officials say.

Energy Transition

Hydrogen's Clean Energy Potential Touted at Congressional Hearing

Energy Dept official sees rapid acceleration over next decade

Pam McFarland

February 11, 2022

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DOE's top hydrogen official noted more manufacturing and rollout with added funding, while lawmakers pushed to site planned hubs in their states.

The Infrastructure Act

DOT, DOE Allocate $615M for US Electric Vehicle Charging Network

Tom Ichniowski

February 10, 2022

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Funds are first installment of infrastructure funding law's formula funds for a national EV network.

Legal Issues

Insurance Broker Stole NY Contractor's Payment, Indictment Alleges

Scheme left firm working uninsured for four years, D.A. says

James Leggate

February 10, 2022

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Broker is accused of stealing $350,000 from his client, a Brooklyn contractor.

Jacobs Buys Analytics Firm StreetLight for Unknown Sum

Debra K. Rubin

February 10, 2022

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Tech purchase comes as firm's Q1 results were below analysts' expectations.

open pit coal mine in Virginia with trees in the horizon

Abandoned Coal Mine Cleanups Get Big Boost Under Infra Law

Mary B. Powers

February 10, 2022

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States are set to gain $725M in fiscal 2022, with total of $11.3 billion allocated over the next 15 years, U.S. Interior Dept. said Feb. 7.

Clean Energy Construction

Grids Push To Link More Renewable Projects as Backlog Soars

Mary B. Powers

February 10, 2022

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Delays mount for PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. grid, to integrate deluge of proposed solar and other clean energy projects, as it revamps a process suited to large fossil fuel power plants.

Technology

Infrastructure Act Can Drive Digital Twins, Says Bentley Systems

Views into project health and status from digital twins could also spur private investment

Jeff Rubenstone

February 10, 2022

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Software firm leaders say funding law has encouraging boosts for upfront engineering and opportunities to expand construction and lifecycle digital twin use.