From 2014 to 2022, small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity capacity in the U.S. more than quintupled. On the utility scale, these systems have become cost-competitive […]
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Balancing Wind Opportunities
As the planet warms and the impacts of climate change manifest in different ways across diverse regions, investing in renewable energy has drawn increased attention. […]
Read MorePlasma Gasification: Revolutionizing Waste Management
Plasma (“the fourth state of matter”) is an extremely high-temperature, highly ionized gas that is able to carry an electric current. Natural plasma includes lightning […]
Read MoreOn the Watch: Securing America’s Supply Chain for Vital Infrastructure
EVENT RECAP – Hosted by Politico and presented by Exiger On June 26, 2024, Politico gathered leaders in the public and private sectors to discuss […]
Read MoreThe Data Center Shock
Although it is accessible around the world, the Internet is largely located in Northern Virginia. This region of the U.S., containing 35 percent of the […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Love-Hate Relationship with Roundabouts
Construction that not only interferes with, but alters, our daily lives can become contentious. Humans are creatures of habit, and any form of change requires […]
Read MoreY’all Aboard – High-Speed Rail in the Fossil Fuel Heartland
There is a common phrase in the United States: Everything is bigger in Texas. While it generally references its massive trucks, houses, and high school […]
Read MoreCatching Up with Congress on Infrastructure Funding
Investments in infrastructure and transportation support the economic stability of cities across the country, a primary focus in the U.S. Congress coming out of the […]
Read MoreAdvancing Conservation: Harnessing AI to Preserve Vital Wetlands
America’s wetlands constitute a vital part of its environment and ecosystems. Wetlands are land areas where water covers the soil or is near the surface, […]
Read MoreAii Welcomes Largest and Most Diverse Intern Class
The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) is excited to share the induction of its largest and most diverse class of summer interns to date. […]
Read MorePaving the Future One Robo-Taxi at a Time
As transportation technology continues to evolve, the autonomous vehicle (AV) rises as one of the most prominent innovations in the industry. However, safety concerns from […]
Read MoreIs Hydrogen the Next Evolution for Low-Emission Vehicles?
The world of personal transportation is in the midst of a seismic shift. Over the past decade – as the effort to achieve net zero […]
Read MoreDoes the U.S. Have a Bridge Problem and How Damaging is It?
On March 26, 2024, the United States received a wake up call when a transportation cargo vessel struck the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, […]
Read MoreThe Vital Role of Housing in America for Future Infrastructure
When many of us think of infrastructure, we think of the physical things that connect people to everyday necessities: bridges, roads, cars, powerlines, and so […]
Read MoreFlight Path: State of the Airline Industry
EVENT RECAP –– Hosted by POLITICO and presented by Southwest Airlines On June 12, 2024, leaders in the civil aviation industry gathered for Flight Path: […]
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