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Caltrans announced a $127 million agreement for six more zero-emission, hydrogen-powered passenger train sets, building upon a previous order to deliver the first four hydrogen-powered intercity train sets.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $970 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Investing in America agenda to 114 airports across the country in 44 states and three territories.

Air Liquide, an industrial gas supplier, signed its first long-term Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) to contribute to the Group’s decarbonization and sustainability strategy.

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden broke ground earlier in February on a 2.8 MW Melink Solar solar array.

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) announced the execution of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 10.98 MWdc solar array with 8.75 MW / 17.5 MWh of battery storage.

Chevron, an energy company, received a $100 million bond allocation to expand its renewable diesel plant.

United Airlines announced the 22 corporate partners that will make up The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund.

Air Products, an industrial gasses company, announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for renewable energy.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of three projects that will receive up to $60 million to demonstrate the efficacy and scalability of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS).

The Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) built its certified zero energy building (ZEB) to house its headquarters and serve as a Living Laboratory. The building deploys a mix of traditional and custom technologies tailored to the site and climate. This case study from the U.S. Department of Energy explores the building's keys to success and explains why “a zero energy building is not a product, it’s a process.”