Energy & Utilities
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Detroit sues LED bulb manufacturer over dimmed streetlights
The lawsuit against Leotek Electronics USA says the city's Public Lighting Authority "expects a system-wide failure of Leotek's luminaires in the short-term," which could put the city's revitalization efforts at risk.
By Jason Plautz • May 09, 2019 -
Q&AHow VR, 5G and P3s can enhance local hurricane preparedness
Venture Smarter director Rhonda Binda highlighted how the emergence of new tech and collaborative opportunities are helping cities boost resiliency in the face of natural disasters.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 08, 2019 -
EVgo commits to powering chargers with 100% renewable energy
The electric vehicle charging network said it will rely on wind and solar energy, becoming the first in the United States to make such a commitment.
By Chris Teale • May 08, 2019 -
SponsoredSmart lighting: Gateway to the smart city
These days, every city wants to be "smart." But what is smart?
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Seattle passes EV readiness requirements
New buildings with off-street parking like a garage must have charging infrastructure under a proposal championed by Mayor Jenny Durkan.
By Jason Plautz • May 02, 2019 -
OpinionIt's the 'largest brake' on greenhouse gases, but we're not pushing hard enough
Numbers show that in the U.S., and across much of the world, we've made big progress on energy efficiency in the past few decades, proving that we can do more with less.
By Jason Hartke • May 02, 2019 -
NYC passes sweeping 'Climate Mobilization Act'
The legislation calls for cutting buildings emissions, installing green roofs and moving the city toward shutting its 24 gas-fired power plants.
By Chris Teale • April 22, 2019 -
EVgo debuts Autocharge technology
The platform will recognize registered electric vehicles and initiate automatic charging. It is set to be rolled out nationwide by year's end.
By Jason Plautz • April 16, 2019 -
Bipartisan group of lawmakers propose extending tax credits for electric, fuel cell vehicles
U.S. EV sales increased by more than 80% in 2018, but advocates say the market is still ramping up and tax credits remain key to that momentum.
By Robert Walton • April 11, 2019 -
OpinionGrid modernization is the best new deal
A Grid Modernization Act could accomplish many of the Green New Deal's goals by improving public health, creating jobs, spurring innovation and making our communities more resilient.
By Hon. Dennis McGinn and Roger Sorkin • April 10, 2019 -
Report: Los Angeles is top city for US solar use
After years of rapid growth, the U.S. now has enough solar to power one in 11 homes, according to Environment America.
By Jason Plautz • April 09, 2019 -
'It ain't about shiny stuff': A look inside Panasonic's Smart City Showcase
The Denver operation covers a full city block and includes initiatives around connected vehicles, power generation, mobility and workforce housing.
By Chris Teale • April 02, 2019 -
Deep DiveAll hail: How taxi companies stay competitive in an evolving marketplace
As ride-hailing services grow in consumer popularity, savvy cab companies are using technology and improved sustainability to compete for business.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 28, 2019 -
OpinionExperiment without penalty: Can regulatory 'sandboxes' foster utility innovation?
The sandbox concept allows innovators to experiment without the usual regulatory impediments and long delays associated with traditional oversight, writes Illinois Commerce Commission Chair Brien Sheahan.
By Brien J. Sheahan and Jimmie Zhang • March 21, 2019 -
Report: San Francisco has the most solar jobs in the nation
California remained the top state for solar, with 76,838 jobs. Eight of the top 10 counties for solar jobs are also in California.
By Jason Plautz • March 21, 2019 -
Smart Cities Council announces winners of 2019 Readiness Challenge
The five winners will each receive year-long guidance on how to turn their smart city visions into reality.
By Chris Teale • UPDATED: April 22, 2019 at 8:05 a.m. -
Smart Electric Power Alliance launches EV research program
Members of the Transportation Electrification program will work to ensure EVs' long-term success, with the likes of Ford involved in the effort.
By Chris Teale • March 13, 2019 -
Kansas City, MO pledges carbon-free government by next year
The city council voted unanimously to get its electricity from renewable sources as well as develop a community solar farm and buy more electric vehicles.
By Chris Teale • March 13, 2019 -
New resource library helps cities boost buildings' energy efficiency
The scalable guidelines from the Institute for Market Transformation and the Natural Resources Defense Council are based on results from strategies tested in 20 U.S. cities.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 04, 2019 -
Deep DiveHow new ideas of mobility will shape public EV charging infrastructure
The future of mobility will be autonomous and electric, with more people opting not to own a vehicle. That means ride- and car-sharing services will need to play a role in helping utilities roll out charging infrastructure.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Are city climate goals too ambitious? Leaders worry about compressed timelines
During a WRI-hosted media briefing, some city sustainability leaders expressed concern that it may be too late to deal with the worst effects of climate change.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Massachusetts house speaker introduces plan to allocate $1B for green infrastructure
The plan would give communities easier access to funds to install energy storage, solar grids, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and more.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Bloomberg-backed accelerator to help cities meet renewable energy goals
The American Cities Climate Challenge Renewables Accelerator looks to help cities generate 2.8 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Seattle mayor proposes EV readiness requirement for all new buildings
Jenny Durkan said they should be equipped for EV charging, and a certain number of new parking spaces must have the wiring and outlets to be ready for chargers.
By Jason Plautz • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Los Angeles scraps plan to rebuild 3 gas plants
The decision, which follows efforts to pursue an all-clean energy strategy by 2045, marks the end of a multi-year debate over the plan to invest $2.2 billion in gas-fired power plants.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 13, 2019
