Donna Gregory

5 days ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Donna Gregory

Governor Kathy Hochul has directed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop a nuclear power plant capable of producing at least 1 gigawatt of electricity—enough to power roughly 1 million homes. The new facility is expected to be located in upstate New York, with Lewiston, near the Canadian border, cited as a leading candidate site.

1 week ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Donna Gregory

Photo Credit: Canva Teams Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025 9:00 am PureCycle Technologies, Inc. is advancing its global footprint in recycled plastics with the announcement of a $300 million capital raise and an ambitious plan to bring one billion pounds of polypropylene (PP) recycling capacity online by the end of this decade. The move comes on the heels of production gains at the company’s Ironton Facility and formalizes its expansion roadmap across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The...

2 weeks ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Donna Gregory

Photo Credit: The Rookery Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2025 9:00 am As cities and developers face growing pressure to meet ESG benchmarks and decarbonization goals, The Rookery in Tumwater, Washington, offers a concrete example of what sustainable, small-scale infill development can achieve. With Passive House-level energy performance, Net Zero-ready infrastructure, and purpose-built tenant amenities, this mixed-use project demonstrates the business case for integrating advanced building...

1 month ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Donna Gregory

Posted Friday, May 30, 2025 4:00 pm EPA Unleashes $267 Million to Transform Polluted Properties Into Community Assets This May, the EPA announced $267 million in new Brownfields Grants to help clean up contaminated sites across the U.S.—and the scale of impact is set to be wide. From old factories to long-abandoned gas stations, these funds aim to breathe life into properties that have sat unused due to toxic legacies. The funding is split across several categories: $121.8 million will go...

1 month ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Donna Gregory

Photo Credit: AI Generated Image Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2025 9:00 am Global efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are accelerating across industries, and the construction sector is no exception. With buildings responsible for a significant portion of global emissions, sustainable alternatives have come under intense scrutiny. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) has emerged as a promising substitute that not only reduces the carbon footprint associated with conventional materials like steel...