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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
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    DOE says new building codes to cut energy costs by $138B, but EV backers see failure to advance charging

    A requirement that new homes be wired for electric vehicle charging was not included in the final version.

    By Robert Walton • July 30, 2021
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    Senate votes to advance bill with $550B for aging US infrastructure

    Far smaller than Biden's American Jobs Plan, the bipartisan bill will next enter a phase of debates and amendments.

    By Zachary Phillips • Updated July 29, 2021
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    Indiana DOT, Purdue developing wireless EV charging for highways

    The aim is to create the first paved highway segment that contains contactless, wireless technologies to charge electric vehicles as they drive over it.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Updated July 29, 2021
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    ‘We have got to do something’: Cities behind on climate goals as extreme weather worsens

    Funding, staffing shortfalls and a lack of buy-in from city workers are impeding progress, a Bloomberg Associates report states.

    By Danielle McLean • July 27, 2021
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    Optimizing the citizen experience with interactive portals and one-door entry policies

    IT leaders are rethinking citizen communications as the pandemic has led constituents to use hundreds of services online.

    By Joseph Flynn • July 23, 2021
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    Washington, DC-area utility outlines plan to meet city climate goals

    The clean energy approach would include focuses on electric vehicles, building decarbonization and a variety of grid modernization technologies. The nation's capital is aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2032.

    By Robert Walton • July 22, 2021
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    Austin, Texas, neighborhood offers test bed for Tesla energy products

    A planned community with Tesla's Solar Roof and Powerwalls could offer new insights for the company's energy future, following CEO Elon Musk recently admitting to "significant mistakes" with Tesla's solar arm.

    By Jason Plautz • July 21, 2021
  • A Volvo VNR Electric recently led a clean-energy truck parade of Southern California fleet operators to commemorate the opening of the new Port of Long Beach bridge.
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    California approves expedited pathway for near-term utility EV investments

    The decision will help California move toward its goal of deploying five million zero-emission vehicles by 2030, along with 250,000 light-duty or passenger vehicle chargers by 2025.

    By Kavya Balaraman • July 16, 2021
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    Challenge to Berkeley gas regulation dismissed, a win for cities in carbon emissions fight

    A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit last week that challenged the city's restrictions on natural gas in new low-rise residential buildings, a major boost for local governments looking to follow suit.

    By Chris Teale • July 16, 2021
  • A Volvo VNR Electric recently led a clean-energy truck parade of Southern California fleet operators to commemorate the opening of the new Port of Long Beach bridge.
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    Southern California Edison plans for 38,000 EV charging stations in next five years

    The utility's $436 million program, the largest initiative of its kind by any investor-owned utility, will include an "added emphasis" on installing electric vehicle chargers in multifamily apartment and condo buildings. 

    By Scott Van Voorhis • July 15, 2021
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    Five municipalities selected for lead pipe replacement program

    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.Five munic...

    By Michelle Havich • July 13, 2021
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    Cloud is a key tool to take municipalities into the post-COVID future

    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.Nobody cou...

    By William Sanders • July 12, 2021
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    New England and the South shoulder highest US energy costs, survey finds

    Connecticut, Massachusetts and Georgia face some of the highest energy costs, according to WalletHub, potentially accelerating a shift towards solar and other distributed resource solutions.

    By Scott Van Voorhis • July 9, 2021
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    Streets of the post-pandemic future: Retrofitting city streets for 21st century needs

    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.Since the ...

    By Kate Calabra, Chris Hall • July 7, 2021
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    Skagit PUD completes energy recovery project in Mount Vernon, Wash.

    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.Under the ...

    By Andy Castillo • July 1, 2021
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    Pandemic lessons: Improving your municipality’s continuity and coordination of services after COVID

    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.As COVID r...

    By Celeste Frye • June 30, 2021