Bloomberg announces smart city certification

What Works Cities will mirror existing building certification programs by offering a point-based system through which cities can earn silver, gold or platinum status.

By Mary Tyler March • April 5, 2017

A new class of glass: How tech is making daylighting design more energy efficient

The emergence of new glazing products and improved lighting design software is encouraging project teams, and their clients, to give glass another look.

By Tim King • April 5, 2017

Study: Demand response could offset 2 GW of summer peak demand growth in Michigan

A combination of demand management strategies save the state $10 billion over a decade by avoiding investment in new infrastructure, according to Advanced Energy Economy.

By Robert Walton • April 5, 2017

With self-regulating energy systems, IoT offers savings for schools

Tools that can regulate HVAC and lighting systems might also bring benefits beyond financial savings.

By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2017

UMass System continues adding to solar savings

The University of Massachusetts, Boston, is expected to save up to $5 million on energy over the next two decades in a new solar deal with Altus Power America.

By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2017

Indiana House committee advances bill to roll back solar net metering

The bill, which would lower the rate solar customers are paid for excess energy, has already passed the Indiana Senate.

By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017

Minnesota lawmakers propose new electric vehicle fees

An annual charge of $75 to $85 would be used to offset the loss of gas tax revenue from electric car owners.

By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017

Welcome to the new Smart Cities Dive!

The team behind Waste Dive, Utility Dive and Construction Dive have joined together to launch Smart Cities Dive, a new resource to help leaders address issues making systems that are more sustainable, connected and livable.

By Eli Dickinson • March 31, 2017

PlanIT Impact launches cloud-based building-performance assessment tool

The initiative makes public data available for energy modeling while opening the cost and resource consumption software to more users.

By Hallie Busta • March 29, 2017

Tesla to start accepting orders for solar roof tiles in April

The announcement comes as more homeowners and builders turn to photovoltaic systems to power residential units.

By Mary Tyler March • March 29, 2017

3-day weekend could reduce energy use by 20%, say economists

Utah, which experimented with three-day workweeks at state agencies until 2011, saved $1.8 million in energy costs through the initiative's first 10 months.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2017

Study: Efficiency programs return results — but not in all buildings

A study published in Nature finds energy savings as high as 30% for some efficiency programs in large buildings, but middle-sized and smaller C&I buildings are being left in the dust, researchers say. 

By Robert Walton • March 29, 2017

At the grid-edge: Utilities look beyond traditional infrastructure to manage new technologies

Rate-based cloud software and capitalized network costs represent a brave new world for the power sector. 

By Robert Walton • March 29, 2017

Tesla will start taking orders for its 'solar roof' system in April

The new 7 kW, 14 kWh system is priced at $5,500 and will integrate with the company's electric vehicle chargers.

By Robert Walton • March 27, 2017

'They're not meters or ratepayers': Inside Austin Energy's customer-focused business strategy

The municipal utility is at the forefront of the smart cities transformation, working across government agencies and industries to increase customer access to clean energy technologies and lower power bills. 

By Robert Walton • March 27, 2017

11 New York microgrid projects snap up $11M in state funds

Eleven projects advanced to the second stage of New York's microgrid competition to conduct more detailed engineering and business analysis. 

By Peter Maloney • March 24, 2017

St. Patrick's Cathedral moves to geothermal for temperature control

The upgrade to the New York cathedral's heating and cooling system is just one of several updates bringing the landmark's amenities up to 21st century standards.

By Chris Wood • March 15, 2017

Hawaii developer breaks ground on off-grid housing community

The project will feature energy efficiency as one of the hallmarks of its design — a trend that is growing in popularity with builders and homeowners.

By Sean Barry • March 15, 2017

Mobile-enabled tech controls might end the office temperature wars

A building being renovated in Italy will allow workers to have portable climate-control devices called “thermal bubbles.” 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 14, 2017

Schools chase energy savings, educational opportunity in solar

Poway Unified School District in Southern California expects to save $250,000 per year because of its latest solar energy project.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017

Mobile carriers adding IoT connections faster than new phones

AT&T said it's adding cellular connections in cars faster than connections to phones and tablets combined.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 15, 2016