Energy & Utilities
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EPA won't freeze fuel economy standards as Wheeler faces confirmation vote
News of EPA's policy shift came during a testy nomination hearing where the acting administrator faced pressure from activists and Democrat senators on climate change.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 17, 2019
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San Francisco considering municipal utility as PG&E prepares bankruptcy filing
The city government's retail water and power provider is planning for when PG&E files for Chapter 11 protections, "including possibility of acquiring or building electrical infrastructure assets."
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 15, 2019
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Bloomberg names final 5 American Cities Climate Challenge winners
Albuquerque, NM; Austin, TX; Denver; Orlando, FL; and San Antonio will participate in the two-year acceleration program as part of a 25-city cohort.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 14, 2019
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New Flyer wants to help cities, agencies transition to electric bus fleets
The bus manufacturer created a new business unit to offer project management and infrastructure guidance on transitioning to zero-emissions transit fleets.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 11, 2019
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FirstNet reports 60% jump in subscribers, expanded coverage area
AT&T last year increased its LTE coverage area by more than 50,000 square miles, covering 1 million additional users.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 10, 2019
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Colorado could save $2.5B through 2040 by replacing coal with clean energy: report
The study from Vibrant Clean Energy also found coal plant owners could recover up to $1.5 billion in undepreciated asset value if they facilitate a voluntary phased retirement of their facilities.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2019
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US power sector carbon emissions jump as gas boom outpaces coal decline
The new Rhodium group report represents a worrying reversal for the electric utility industry, raising questions about whether its recent formula for emissions reductions has outlived its usefulness.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 09, 2019
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Boston transit authority adds to electric bus fleet
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority intends to add nearly 200 New Flyer hybrid buses to replace its aging fleet.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 09, 2019
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APPA releases smart city roadmap for power utilities
The white paper from the American Public Power Association addresses topics including utilities' role in a smart city and cybersecurity.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 09, 2019
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US Census Bureau finds stark rural-urban broadband divide
A survey found that among counties where fewer than 60% of homes lacked broadband internet subscriptions, 88% were mostly or completely rural.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 02, 2019
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Our 10 best stories of 2018
After a jam-packed year of emerging trends, innovations, startups and partnerships, here are the top stories that shaped 2018.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 21, 2018
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DC passes 'most ambitious' mandate for 100% renewables by 2032
The bill would put the District of Columbia on track to hit 100% renewables nearly a decade before any state.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 19, 2018
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OpinionAs the impacts of power outages rise, the US must embrace smart grids
Without a transformation, the negative impacts of modern-day demands on the grid, and therefore negative impacts on commerce, will only continue to grow, writes Metal Toad's Sasha Friedman.
By Sasha Friedman
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Siemens: Cities are prioritizing electrification, but grid modernization is required
Siemens released a report that used the company's City Performance Tool to assess the status of electrification in 40 global cities.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 17, 2018
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Tariffs prompt nearly 50% drop in US utility solar installations: Wood Mackenzie
Utility solar projects are getting delayed into the fourth quarter as project developers reacted to the January tariffs while trying to maximize advantage from the declining investment tax credit.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 14, 2018
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'Paris to Pittsburgh' highlights local, youth efforts to fight climate change
The documentary from Bloomberg Philanthropies and RadicalMedia explores initiatives that cities and states are undertaking as they deal with growing climate problems.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 12, 2018
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The smart city conferences to check out in 2019
Next year has a full slate of industry conferences, featuring conversations with top public and private officials on the pressing issues facing cities.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 10, 2018
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White House proposal to end EV tax credit comes under fire
EVgo CEO Cathy Zoi said at an event in Washington, DC that the $7,500 rebate is "a perfect way to ease Americans ... into electrified transportation."
By Chris Teale • Dec. 06, 2018
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Microsoft to expand rural broadband access initiative to 25 states
Through its widened Airband Initiative, the company says it seeks to connect 3 million Americans by July 2022, up from its original goal of 2 million.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 05, 2018
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1M EVs in the US 'a step in our journey' to combat climate change
Speakers at an event celebrating the milestone also noted electric vehicles could play a large role in the fight against climate change and carbon emissions.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 03, 2018
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Dive AwardsGreen Initiative of the Year: Washington, DC's Green Bank
The Green Bank will provide public money in the form of loans, leases and other mechanisms to help fund green projects that expand renewable energy, reduce energy costs and GHG emissions, and create green jobs.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 03, 2018
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EU adopts plan to become 'climate neutral' by 2050
The report presents eight scenarios to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with a large focus on the energy and urban mobility sectors.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 29, 2018
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DC City Council unanimously advances 100% renewable energy bill
The Clean Energy Omnibus would also mandate that all public transport and fleet vehicles in the District be zero-emissions by 2045, including those operated for Uber and Lyft.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 28, 2018
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Deep DiveHow cities are affected by the federal climate report — and how they're fighting back
Extreme weather threatens to destroy urban areas while transportation systems may buckle, but there is optimism that city leaders will keep moving things forward.
By Chris Teale • Nov. 27, 2018
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British Columbia to mandate 100% zero emission vehicle sales by 2040
The government is taking action by increasing the ZEV incentive program and expanding the number of EV fast chargers in the province's network.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 26, 2018