Department of Energy Invests $27.8 Million to Decarbonize Water Resource Recovery Facilities
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $27.8 million in funding for 10 projects focused on decarbonizing water resource recovery facilities. These initiatives aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% without increasing operational costs.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Technologies Office (ITO) has announced $27.8 million in funding for 10 projects aimed at innovating technologies to decarbonize the entire lifecycle of Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs). This investment will accelerate research, development, and demonstration of technologies designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from WRRFs, contributing to the U.S. goal of a net-zero economy by 2050. Projects focus on reducing GHG emissions from WRRF unit processes, with a target of a 50% reduction without increasing operating costs.
Pillen Announces $38 Million Grant for Norfolk Wastewater Project
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced a $38 million grant to support a $76 million upgrade to Norfolk's wastewater treatment system. The project is designed to modernize the facility and improve long-term operational capacity.
Source: Norfolk Daily News
House Passes WRDA 2026 with Support for Sonoma County
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which includes a specific authorization for $60 million in water and wastewater infrastructure funding for Sonoma and Marin counties in California.
Source: Sonoma Sun
Hendersonville Secures $72 Million for Flood Mitigation and Expansion
Hendersonville, North Carolina, has been awarded $72 million in grants and low-interest loans to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility. The funding supports a major project designed to improve disaster resilience and expand capacity.
Source: WLOS
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