Tag: government facilities

The ASCE 2025 Report Card Is Coming: A Final Exam with No Quizzes

By Jennifer Perkins, Brightly Software Mar 20, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 20, 2025

Since 2001, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released the ASCE Report Card to assess the condition of the United States’ infrastructure, assigning a letter grade based on its condition and the investments needed for improvement. However, since its inception, grades have struggled to get out of the D range, although the 2021 […]

State, Local Governments Receive Grants for Clean Energy Initiatives

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 15, 2024 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Jul 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $18.5 million awarded to four states and 20 local governments through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Applications remain open for future rounds of funding. Governments receiving awards will use program funds to conduct energy assessments and efficiency upgrades at community centers and schools, install solar […]