Fort Polk, La., is in the final phase of a $34 million geothermal installation and energy upgrade effort, a significant milestone backed by Corvias, according to a press release. The energy efficiency upgrade, part of the Military Privatization Initiative (MHPI), includes installing geothermal heat pumps and ENERGY STAR electric and water saving devices that will modernize the installation, save Army funding and benefit military families…
The former Pease Air Force Base, N.H., began operation of a $12.6 million groundwater treatment system last week to remove contamination caused by toxic PFAS chemicals, the Associated Press reported. John Henderson, Air Force assistant secretary for Installations, Environment and Energy participated in a ceremony marking what he calls an “important milestone” in protecting drinking water at the former installation and current business and industrial park…
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Post-Leadership, McConnell Plans to Push for More Defense Funding
When Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell steps down from his Senate leadership role after the November elections, he’ll have at least two more years in the Senate. Now he’s signaled one of his priorities as a rank-and-file Senator is to increase defense funding,...
