The department awards grant to West Virginia University for building panel development. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $400,000 to a research team at West…
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Transportation Projects Receive Funding for Domestic Materials
39 state transportation agencies awarded a collective $1.2 billion. The Department of Transportation (DOT) distributed $1.2 billion to state-level transportation agencies last month, allocating the funding for construction…
Read MoreFederal Chief Economists Respond to Mortgage Rates Increasing
The housing market continues to experience challenges. The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) reported that the average rate for a 30-year-fixed-rate mortgage neared 7 percent this…
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Treasury Offers $498 Million to Low-Income Housing Projects
The funding will provide long-term fixed-rate capital for large-scale construction. The Treasure Department announced $498 million in fixed-rate capital for housing in low-income urban, rural, and Native communities,…
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NASA Selects Two Mission Proposals for 12 Month Scientific Review
One of the proposals will be selected to become a full mission for launch by 2032. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) selected two proposals for full…
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Transportation Department Announces Funding for Airport Improvements
Construction projects across 299 airports in 46 states will receive a total of $374 million. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that 299 airports have been selected…
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EPA Selects 25 Clean Energy Projects to Receive $4.3 Billion
The funding will go toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions across variety of sectors. President Biden’s administration announced $4.3 billion for 25 clean energy projects, working to distribute the…
Read MoreTreasury Department Allocates $100 Million to Affordable Housing
The investment is intended to address mortgage inflation caused by the housing shortage. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen announced that $100 million in financing is now available…
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FERC Grants Conclusive Approval for Mountain Valley Pipeline
The much-litigated natural gas project is back on track after a pipeline rupture in May. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) granted approval for Equitrans Midstream Corp. to…
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DOE Releases its Federal Definition for Zero Emissions Buildings
The department provides an industry standard and guidance for new and existing structures. The Department of Energy (DOE) released its National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building, outlining…
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