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Hanging with the Lab Rats: NREL researchers lay groundwork to accelerate US clean energy transition
The DOE lab is examining the impacts of "turbulence" on wind turbines as well as how to integrate battery storage systems and hydrogen alongside electric vehicle technologies.
By Gloria Gonzalez • Oct. 23, 2019 -
Q&A'We're feeling the heat': How a Tucson, AZ mayoral candidate plans to tackle climate change
Democratic nominee Regina Romero could be the city's first Latina and woman mayor, and aims to mitigate climate change's mounting effects on the city.
By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 21, 2019 -
These 3 circular economy principles can help combat the climate crisis
Transitioning to a circular economy will take "concerted action from multiple stakeholders," according to a report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Material Economics.
By Andrew Urevig • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Bloomberg Philanthropies, C40 Cities honor 7 climate change projects
San Francisco was the only U.S. winner for its CleanPowerSF renewable energy program, and London was recognized for its ultra-low emission zone.
By Jason Plautz • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Mayors announce Global Green New Deal at C40 Summit
A coalition of 94 mayors showed support of the deal, intended to encourage emissions reduction in the transportation, buildings, industry and waste sectors.
By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Boston to require carbon neutral design for new city buildings
The city's updated Climate Action Plan calls for decarbonizing large buildings, which could cut citywide emissions nearly 40% by 2050.
By Jason Plautz • Oct. 09, 2019 -
Report: NYC to develop climate research lab on Governors Island
The plan, which is still in its early stages, could zone up to 4.2 million square feet on the southern half of the island for climate change research.
By Jason Plautz • Oct. 08, 2019 -
Deep Dive2019 mayoral elections: How 'smart' are the candidates' platforms?
Boise, ID mayoral candidate Lauren McLean defeated incumbent David Bieter in a runoff election, becoming the city's first woman to be regularly elected.
By Cailin Crowe, Kira Barrett, Kristin Musulin • UPDATED: Nov. 6, 2019 at 10:34 a.m. -
ACEEE: Massachusetts leads on energy efficiency for 9th consecutive year
The council pegs efficiency-related employment as one of the largest subsets in the energy sector, accounting for more than 2.3 million jobs in 2018.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 02, 2019 -
NYC picks 9 buildings for 'deep energy retrofits'
The retrofits follow the passage of the Climate Mobilization Act, which set a goal to reduce government operation emissions 50% by 2030.
By Jason Plautz • Oct. 02, 2019 -
Pittsburgh launches center of excellence for high-performance buildings
The city is the second in the world to join the UN program and will work to reduce the effects of climate change through sustainable building design.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 30, 2019 -
Finance group renews commitment to city-level climate action
Funding from the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance could be crucial to push climate and infrastructure projects as governments struggle with up-front investments.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 27, 2019 -
Uber, EVgo partner to expand ride-share electrification
The companies signed an MOU to research use of EVs on the platform and assess where more charging infrastructure is needed.
By Jason Plautz • Sept. 27, 2019 -
Report: E-scooters can play significant role in decarbonizing cities
Bird and Carbone 4 examined the role light EVs play in Paris to determine the impact such vehicles can have on emissions reduction efforts.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 26, 2019 -
Bipartisan support for resiliency grows as natural disasters worsen
Leaders at all levels of government recognize that the "ludicrous" status quo of infrastructure investment cannot continue.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 25, 2019 -
OpinionCities are advancing the SDGs through collective action
Greta Thunberg reminded us this week that power can be found in many sources. Cities are among those authorities, leading ambitious climate goals.
By Mauricio Rodas, Ian Klaus • Sept. 25, 2019 -
Leaders call on federal government to 'do something' amid dire climate warnings
"It's now a backyard issue," said Rep. Paul Tonko, D-NY. "The public is driving all of us to get to work and address climate as a crisis, as an epidemic."
By Chris Teale • Sept. 23, 2019 -
ACEEE: 'Ambitious' energy efficiency could halve US emissions by 2050
If cities are to hit climate goals and remain in step with targets outlined in the Paris climate agreement, they will need to take bold action.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 19, 2019 -
San Jose, CA to become largest US city to ban natural gas
If a final ordinance is approved, electric-only development will be required for most residential buildings, making way for increased EV infrastructure.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 19, 2019 -
Knight Foundation invests $925K in Miami's Underline park
The 10-mile, 120-acre linear park, touted as Miami's answer to New York's High Line, will use the funds for tech investments.
By Jason Plautz • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Chicago to pilot less invasive water main repair techniques
The city has replaced 716 miles of water mains since 2012 which has largely involved tree removal, resulting in outcry from residents and officials.
By Jason Plautz • Sept. 17, 2019 -
City Tech Collaborative targets 2020 for putting heat mapping tool in urban planners' hands
Following the proof-of-concept period, the tool could be expanded to include any city for which satellite data is available.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 11, 2019 -
City grids risk being overwhelmed by EV growth
Electricity supplies could suffer without partnerships between utilities and city agencies, The Rocky Mountain Institute and Seattle City Light warned.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 09, 2019 -
How universities are leading mass timber research
Despite buzz around its Toronto waterfront project, Sidewalk Labs isn't the first major group to work with mass timber in North America.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 04, 2019 -
NYC doubles curbside rain gardens in green infrastructure program
The gardens trap rainwater to help prevent flooding and combined sewer overflows and also improve air quality and beautify neighborhoods.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 30, 2019
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