Energy & Utilities
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Ionna moves forward with EV charging network
The automaker-led joint venture remains committed to rolling out public charging infrastructure, despite the suspension of government funding.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 12, 2025 -
New York loans Revel $60M to expand NYC public EV charging
The financial arrangement is “an important and replicable precedent” to accelerate electric vehicle charging, NY Green Bank President Andrew Kessler said.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 11, 2025 -
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From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.
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DOT suspends Biden’s $5B electric vehicle charging network effort
Most of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funds have already been awarded to states, however, and some observers say the Trump administration cannot end the program with just a memo.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 10, 2025 -
EPA funding freeze endangers $7B Solar For All program
“We don't know how much money got out the door, we don't know how much money the administration can seek to claw back,” said Vote Solar’s executive director, Sachu Constantine.
By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 7, 2025 -
Opinion
E-bike fire crisis won’t be tamed without federal support
Lithium-ion battery fires are causing deadly incidents across the country. Attorney Michael Mezzacappa points to New York as an example of how cities can respond but calls for Congress to take greater action on safety standards.
By Michael Mezzacappa • Feb. 6, 2025 -
The Smart Cities Outlook for 2025: Change is coming
From new federal policies to growing technologies like AI and robotaxis, cities will encounter many changes while they continue to tackle housing, homelessness, climate and equity issues.
By Smart Cities Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025 -
California cities launch nation’s first public hydrogen utility
Although the Inflation Reduction Act's 45V tax credit was critical to its formation, the new utility hopes to avoid dependence on the federal incentive.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 30, 2025 -
Judge dismisses New York City’s lawsuit against Big Oil
A state judge ruled the city had failed to demonstrate that ExxonMobil, Shell, BP and the American Petroleum Institute had deceived consumers about the climate impact of their fossil fuel products.
By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 24, 2025 -
Trump freezes IRA funding
Trump also revoked what he calls the Biden administration's “EV mandate” and pulled out of the Paris climate agreement as part of several energy-related actions.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 22, 2025 -
Sonnen, SOLRITE Energy launch grid-optimizing virtual power plant in Texas
The program aims to relieve congestion and improve renewable power economics on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas grid, Sonnen USA CEO Blake Richetta said.
By Brian Martucci • Jan. 17, 2025 -
GM using AI to find the best locations for EV chargers
The automaker says uncertainty about how to find charging stations remains a hurdle to prospective customers.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 14, 2025 -
DOT announces $635M in EV charging, other clean transportation grants
The grants will support installation of more than 11,500 electric vehicle charging ports as well as hydrogen and natural gas fueling infrastructure.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 14, 2025 -
Opinion
How to keep electric vehicle investments on track in the new political climate
A clean fuel standard has worked in several states to fund EV infrastructure. It should be tried in more places.
By Laura Sherman • Jan. 10, 2025 -
Microgrids boost grid reliability, lower costs: Colorado road map
In the face of rising transmission costs and extreme weather impacts, self-contained grids can benefit both rural areas and urban centers, according to state agencies.
By Brian Martucci • Jan. 9, 2025 -
6 smart cities trends to watch in 2025
Transportation systems, housing policy and decarbonization approaches will evolve this year as the Trump administration assumes power and technology continues to advance.
By Ysabelle Kempe , Dan Zukowski • Jan. 9, 2025 -
Rise in EV financing may signal growing interest among consumers: Experian
The arrival of new, more affordable models alongside the federal EV tax credit have boosted leasing.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 3, 2025 -
9 predictions about what 2025 may hold for US cities
“Playground” cities will thrive, innovative housing programs will proliferate and technology will transform transit and municipal services, these sources say.
By Smart Cities Dive staff • Jan. 2, 2025 -
Biden raises GHG emissions-reduction goal, but experts say Trump ‘hellbent’ on reversing course
“Even though the Trump administration may not lift a finger to deliver on this plan, it sets a north star for what the U.S. should be aiming for,” said World Resources Institute's Debbie Weyl.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 20, 2024 -
GM, ChargePoint partner to deploy 500 ultra-fast EV chargers
The two companies plan to open the charging stations to the public before the end of 2025.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2024 -
Washington local governments sue to block builder-supported measure favoring natural gas
Voter-approved I-2066, which prevents the state and local governments from restricting access to natural gas, is unconstitutional, said Seattle, King County and other groups in a lawsuit filed last week.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Dec. 19, 2024 -
Opinion
The key to successfully deploying heat pump water heaters? Funding innovation.
Small grants allow local organizations to test new technologies and approaches, a vital step in scaling climate solutions.
By Chris Badger • Dec. 17, 2024 -
92% of large NYC buildings meet 2024 carbon emission limits: report
Site energy use in buildings over 25,000 square feet dropped for the fifth year in a row, with 43% of buildings set to meet Local Law 97’s stricter 2030 targets, the Urban Green Council says.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 16, 2024 -
California approves $1.4B to deploy 17,000 EV chargers, hydrogen fueling infrastructure
California has about 152,000 public and shared private chargers installed today, and it expects that number to reach 250,000 in the next few years.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 13, 2024 -
5 community-scale geothermal systems to be built with $35M from DOE
The projects will demonstrate how communities can leverage energy underground to decarbonize buildings, the Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office says.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Updated Dec. 18, 2024 -
Opinion
Stepping up to achieve local climate progress despite federal headwinds
As a second Trump administration takes office, state and local action will be among the most effective means of continuing the momentum for clean energy deployment and cost reductions.
By Darren Springer • Dec. 11, 2024