In a significant push towards sustainable infrastructure and clean energy, various members of Congress have announced substantial federal investments across the United States. Representative Jimmy Panetta highlighted his efforts in securing federal support for flood protection and conservation in California's 19th district. The US has seen a steady increase in clean energy investments, from $85 billion in 2020 to $303 billion in 2023, according to BloombergNEF. The Department of Energy (DOE) has initiated $6 billion in funding for over 30 industrial and manufacturing decarbonization projects nationwide, across sectors like cement, steel, glass, and more. Representative Josh G announced a $178,000+ investment for safe school paths in Ridgewood, while the Biden administration aims to provide $4 billion in tax credits for over 100 climate-friendly projects across 35 states. Representative Darren Soto secured over $1.6 million for stormwater infrastructure improvements in St. Cloud, Florida, and delivered nearly $14M in Community Projects from the 2024 appropriations law. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman worked to secure $25 million for the Trenton Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center (MIHIC) in New Jersey. Additionally, the DOE's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations announced a $6 billion award to transform America's industrial sector and reduce emissions. Representative Seth Magaziner mentioned a USDA grant for energy projects at Sodco Turf Farm, and Terraform Industries has developed a method to convert electricity and air into synthetic natural gas. New York State has received $21.1 billion for over 500 infrastructure projects under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, focusing on transportation, broadband, efficient energy, power, and clean water. Representative Bill Foster was proud to secure $1.25 million in federal funding for community infrastructure, and Representative Joe Neguse secured funding for Clear Creek County’s planned child care center. Representative Linda Sanchez secured and delivered over $2M for the City of Norwalk, while over $540M in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding is helping families save in New York State. Representative Wiley Nickel secured nearly $1 million for a new water storage tank in North Carolina, and Representative Desposito secured over $20 MILLION for Long Island. Finally, $8.9 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments across New York State are improving roads, bridges, and making neighborhoods more pedestrian and bike-friendly.
Terraform Industries converts electricity and air into synthetic natural gas for the first time - interesting climate-related startup trying to innovate in the hydrogen space, from @breadfrom https://t.co/g2p6if6Ty2 via @techcrunch
Terraform Industries just made natural gas from nothing but sunlight and air. Here's how: https://t.co/9ojHgImnxw https://t.co/fCmPBkdRiI
Investing in America means investing in our communities. I've proudly brought home federal dollars for West Michigan to: ✈️ Improve and expand our airports. 🚼 Make childcare more affordable and accessible 🚫 Tackle PFAS And so much more!
IT and Climate Change: A Startup Builds for a Greener Future https://t.co/vreuftN4wX @ha_joslyn @pini42 @re_cinq #ClimateChange #GreenIT #Sustainability
🚨As part of the 2024 federal budget, I secured nearly $1 million for the @TownofFV's new 1.0 million gallon elevated water storage tank! This funding will improve water quality, quantity, and pressure for the people of #NC13. https://t.co/dTcpO33fVb
Very proud of the bipartisan, bicameral work we’ve done to deliver for NY & Long Island. Learn more about the over $20 MILLION I’ve secured for #NY04, here: https://t.co/h1Ht1PSRev https://t.co/uBGEErVgFH
Roads & bridges keep our communities connected. $8.9 billion in #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw investments across NYS are repaving roads, improving bridge safety, & making our neighborhoods pedestrian & bike-friendly! https://t.co/Y2lbaCqgQC
So proud to have secured & delivered over $2M for the City of Norwalk! These funds will be invested into our local transit infrastructure & water facilities to help improve the lives of everyday families right here in our city. https://t.co/qzG9ylh82Q
Terraform Industries converted electricity and air into synthetic natural gas https://t.co/mi4PuthMIs
Under the #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw, to date NYS has received $21.1B in federal funding for over 500 #infrastructure projects supporting: 🛣️Transportation 🌐Broadband ⚡️Efficient Energy & Power 🚰Clean Water ...& we are just getting started!
Clean energy & power investments reduce household costs & create a more sustainable future. Over $540M in #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw funding is helping families save, making our power grid more resilient, & improving efficiency across NYS!
As we transition to an affordable clean energy future, we need to make sure that rural communities aren’t left behind. Thanks to a @USDA @RD_SNE grant for energy projects, @SodcoTurfFarm will be able to install a photovoltaic solar system to lower their electricity costs. https://t.co/ez6Ec5hHak
Last week, the DOE's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) announced the administration was awarding $6B to: ✅ transform America's industrial sector ✅ strengthen domestic manufacturing ✅ slash planet-warming emissions @activatefellows and @collabfund portfolio…
ICYMI: We secured over $1.6M to improve stormwater infrastructure & improve flooding management for the @CityofStCloudFL Historic Downtown. We delivered nearly $14M in Community Projects for #FL9 from our 2024 appropriations law. https://t.co/nsgryejR3S
ICYMI: We secured over $1.6M to improve stormwater infrastructure for the @CityofStCloudFL Historic Downtown. We delivered nearly $14M in Community Projects for #FL9 from our 2024 appropriations law. https://t.co/nsgryejR3S
I'm proud to have worked with my colleagues to secure $25M in federal support for the MIHIC here in Trenton. While we have much more work to do, the Trenton MIHIC will help make NJ the best place in the country to birth and raise a child. https://t.co/BuXaQY6xZz
Glad to announce a $7 million federal investment in energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy for Maine farmers and small businesses — the latest way the Inflation Reduction Act is continuing to benefit the Second District. https://t.co/z4PHqk0X5W
In the latest push to distribute unprecedented incentives for climate-friendly domestic projects, the Biden administration hopes to provide $4 billion in tax credits for over 100 projects across 35 states. https://t.co/nHC6L9b2YB
Every parent understands how critical and impactful child care can be. Proud to have secured federal funding for Clear Creek County’s planned child care center! https://t.co/U6qFT0MEQ1
Last week, @POTUS’ @ENERGY Department announced the most ambitious federal investment ever made to accelerate industrial decarbonization. Not only will this lower emissions, but it will create good-paying jobs for Missouri workers in the process! https://t.co/ttwUwTcpcn
I was proud to secure $1.25 million in federal funding to support the infrastructure for this community. I'm thrilled to see this project coming to fruition! https://t.co/zDYXr1RTH6
Current Climate: $6 Billion To Turn Heavy Industry Green https://t.co/a8MazhYxj4
I’m proud to have helped claw back a $178,000+ federal investment to help children walk safely to school in Ridgewood! This investment will help build safe paths to schools by adding new sidewalk sections, reducing roadway widths, and installing driver feedback signs. https://t.co/kc1Yzf1X3p
Key updates from the week in climate tech & energy: • The DOE opened up $6B in funding for 30+ industrial & manufacturing decarbonization projects nationwide, spanning sectors from cement & steel to glass, aluminum, chemical manufacturing, thermal energy storage, steam, & more.…
US investment in clean energy 2020: $85 billion 2021: $114 billion 2022: $141 billion 2023: $303 billion Source: @BloombergNEF
I was proud to fight for federal support for a critical flood protection and conservation project and look forward to continuing to work alongside local community leaders to ensure CA-19 remains a leader in sustainable infrastructure and conservation. https://t.co/VZs4NuA3Zv