Utilities: Page 26

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    Opinion

    Three bill pay fixes to reduce late utilities payments

    Millions of Americans fail to pay their utilities bill on time. In fact, a recent bill payment study revealed more than one in four U.S. adults (28 percent) pay their utilities bill late, with 12 percent of them saying they frequently or always pay their utilities bill late.

    By Bruce Gaskill • Oct. 28, 2021
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    The wrong policies will hinder electrification — here’s what we need to do

    The challenge is how to expand consumer adoption and speed up the transition to electric cars and efficient electric heating systems, writes a commissioner with the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission.

    By Abigail Anthony • Oct. 21, 2021
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    North Port, Florida utilities department depends on SCADA and remote alarm notification

    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.Located on...

    By Jeremy Meegan • Oct. 19, 2021
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    We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to meet cities’ pressing needs. Let’s get it done.

    Passing the Biden infrastructure bill will have ripple effects across the U.S., writes Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, driving investments in areas including electric vehicles, energy efficiency and recycling infrastructure. 

    By Kate Gallego • Oct. 18, 2021
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    Time for utility companies to step up by supporting the Clean Electricity Performance Program

    Achieving more clean energy is feasible, affordable and would benefit our economy and public health without compromising power system reliability, writes Ceres' senior program director of climate and energy.

    By Dan Bakal • Oct. 15, 2021
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    Green waste management solution allows Miami DPW managers to monitor dumpster levels from afar

    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 now, ev...

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 11, 2021
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    Denver creates new role to advance building decarbonization incentives

    As buildings and homes account for 64% of the city's GHG emissions, the city created what's believed to be a first-of-its-kind role to support new strategies after voters greenlit a $40 million Climate Protection Fund last year.

    By Maria Rachal • Sept. 28, 2021
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    Portland, Maine, to bulk-purchase clean energy equipment in electrification push

    The “Electrify Everything” campaign focuses on voluntary measures. “If someone wants to decarbonize 100%, that’s great. But we know most people want help just taking the first step," said the city's sustainability coordinator.

    By Jason Plautz • Sept. 23, 2021
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    New technology necessary to meet utility decarbonization goals, experts warn

    Legislation before Congress could provide a crucial boost to various clean energy and other technologies needed to get the electric grid over the last hump, according to panelists at the National Clean Energy Week conference.

    By Scott Van Voorhis • Sept. 22, 2021
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    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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    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