Going Solar
Since 2009, the annual amount of solar installed on U.S. homes, businesses, municipal and government facilities and utility-scale power farms has soared from about 382 megawatts to an estimated 6.5 gigawatts in 2014.
Water Management
New York Rep. Higgins Announces Legislation to Protect Great Lakes Water
In April, Congressman Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) announced legislation aimed to update water infrastructure essential to protecting the Great Lakes and the communities that surround them. The legislation is also supported by Reps. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.), Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.) and Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wisc.).
Dr. Wallace ?J? Nichols To Give ACE15 Opening General Session Keynote
Dr. Wallace ?J? Nichols will address water professionals at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 8 during the opening general session of the American Water Works Association?s Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE15) at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.
EPA Issues Health Advisory Levels for Cyanotoxins
The U.S. EPA recently issued health advisories values for two cyanotoxins ? microcystin and cylindrospermopsin ? ahead of its public meeting and webinar, scheduled for today.
Infrastructure Week Kicks Off in Washington, D.C., Across the United States
The third annual Infrastructure Week kicks off today and will bring together America?s leading organizations representing the full spectrum of business, labor and public policy throughout the week.
Gresham Wastewater Plant First in Northwest to Hit Energy Net Zero
The City of Gresham, Ore., recently celebrated an environmental achievement ? engineering the Pacific Northwest?s first energy net zero wastewater treatment plant. Achieving net zero status means that the plant makes about the same amount of electricity as it consumes in a year, saving tax dollars and protecting the environment.
HammerHead President Resigns to Pursue New Opportunity
HammerHead, a Charles Machine Works Company, announced that Brian Metcalf will be departing to assume the role of CEO at the Ring-O-Matic organization based in Pella, Iowa.
Mahmoud Moves to Golder Associates as New President & CEO
Golder Associates, the global consulting and engineering firm, announced it has appointed Dr. Hisham Mahmoud as its president and CEO. Mahmoud has been appointed to this role after an extensive global search over recent months.
CH2M Rebrands, Drops Hill
CH2M HILL recently announced it has adopted a refreshed brand and logo designed to better reflect its clients? needs and its own ambitions for growth. The company has also adopted a simpler brand name, CH2M.
WateReuse Welcomes New Board Members
WateReuse recently appointed two new members to serve on the Board of Directors. Halla Razak, the public utilities director for the City of San Diego and Gilbert Trejo, P.E., chief technical officer for El Paso Water Utilities begin service effective May 2015.
