Utilities: Page 26

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    Opinion

    How public electric utilities can leverage federal broadband grants

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.In a recen...

    By Mike Hernon • Sept. 20, 2021
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    City leaders should expand their purview of electric transportation beyond cars, experts urge

    Bringing electrification to underserved communities will require access, collaboration and outreach, and an emphasis on electrifying school buses, public transit, ride-share and more, panelists at an ICF webinar said Tuesday.

    By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 16, 2021
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    The art of the public art installation: Building a vision with communities

    The art of the public art installation: Building a vision with communities

    By Karin Brandt • Sept. 15, 2021
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    Connecticut falls behind state’s GHG goals: ‘We told you so,’ says Acadia Center

    Despite the rise in emissions, the electric sector "shows encouraging results," the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said. Proposed new gas projects are a step in the wrong direction, though, advocates warn.

    By Robert Walton • Sept. 14, 2021
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    Like many other American cities, Milwaukee faces a looming pension funding gap

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.In coming ...

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 13, 2021
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    Utility shutoff moratoriums protected many consumers earlier in the pandemic. What happens now?

    Cities and states are looking at how to help residents likely to lose power once utility shutoff moratoriums end. 

    By Jason Plautz • Sept. 8, 2021
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    Los Angeles approves 100% clean energy by 2035, moving original target up by a decade

    The LA100 plan would see the city replace its natural gas electricity generation with wind, solar and battery storage, while also improving energy efficiency and transmission.

    By Jason Plautz • Sept. 2, 2021
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    Residential electric panels are a nearly $100B ‘roadblock’ to full electrification, report finds

    Up to 48 million U.S. homes may require electric panel upgrades to charge electric vehicles or switch away from appliances now running on natural gas or other fossil fuels, according to research from Pecan Street.

    By Robert Walton • Sept. 1, 2021
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    Tesla made electric trucks ‘cool.’ Now fleets face financial hurdles.

    Total cost of ownership for electric trucks is more attractive than diesel, a Navistar executive said at ACT Expo. But issues around charging are significant.

    By Jim Stinson • Aug. 31, 2021
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    Innovative wastewater treatment system eliminates methane, generates electricity

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.For advanc...

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 25, 2021
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    WRI lays out options for large energy users to decarbonize beyond renewables procurement

    The study highlights Des Moines, Iowa, the first U.S. city to commit to a 24/7 carbon free electricity target by 2035, as an example for innovation.

    By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 24, 2021
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    Solar could be 40% of US generation by 2035 but requires more investment, White House finds

    Solar industry groups greeted the recent Biden administration report on the potential growth of the solar industry with enthusiasm, saying they hope tax reforms to improve incentives are in the works.

    By Emma Penrod • Aug. 23, 2021
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    Study: Densely populated city centers associated with lower rates of depression

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.By 2050, m...

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 23, 2021
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    Opinion

    Energy efficiency is for renters, too

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The summer...

    By Laurie Mazur • Aug. 20, 2021
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    Arizona 2050 clean energy mandate could increase utility bills nearly $60/month, study finds

    A state mandate to achieve 100% clean energy by 2050 could increase utility bills, but clean energy advocates warn the projection should be taken "with a grain of salt," as new technologies could help lower costs.

    By Robert Walton • Aug. 20, 2021
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    Modernizing the budgetary process with cloud-based systems lets municipalities better adapt

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.It wasn’t ...

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 20, 2021
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    As Senate passes infrastructure bill, Democrats eye opportunity for more energy spending

    Sustainability efforts could be aided by the $3.5 trillion budget resolution, approved by the Senate last week, which contains more tax credits and incentives for renewable energy, including a clean electricity payment program.

    By Jason Plautz • Aug. 16, 2021
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    California takes a first-of-its-kind step on building decarbonization

    Following many cities' actions to rein in building emissions, the state energy commission voted to adopt an updated building energy code that makes electric heat pumps the baseline technology for space and water heating.

    By Maria Rachal • Aug. 12, 2021
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    ‘An enormous lift’: Biden’s goal of 50% EV sales by 2030 will test supply chains, utilities, experts say

    Biden's lofty goal will run in tandem to investments in EV infrastructure. But other supports, like to manufacturing supply chains, are needed as well.

    By Robert Walton • Aug. 11, 2021
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    Bring renewed purpose and civic pride to traditional municipal centers

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Vibrant ci...

    By Andrew Moore • Aug. 11, 2021
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    With 40 percent of America’s bridges in subpar condition, infrastructure legislation prioritizes repairs

    If placed end-to-end, the length of United States’ bridges in need of substantial repair would span more than 6,000 miles—the distance from Atlanta to Los Angeles, then up through Canada to the northernmost point of Alaska’s highway system in Deadhorse.

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 9, 2021
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    120 EV charging stations to be installed at California apartment complexes through state partnership

    Backed by state funding, the initiative with platform EVmatch could entice lower-income renters to purchase an electric vehicle.

    By Danielle McLean • Aug. 6, 2021
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    Decentralized wastewater treatment systems projected to become more common as droughts persist

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Last month...

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 5, 2021
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    Kansas City streetlight-mounted EV charger pilot aims for equity, accessibility

    Most EV charging happens at home overnight, but not for the many people without garages. The Missouri city's federally funded charging project meets residents where they are and is helping to guide others through uncharted territory.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 4, 2021
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    Can street lights provide a solution when it comes to rural broadband connectivity?

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The pandem...

    By Ian Aaron • July 30, 2021