Utilities: Page 29

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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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    Energy Codes and Building Performance Standards

    Cities are using these levers to meet climate goals and address everything from data centers to building decarbonization.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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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
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    House passes broad bipartisan measure to help states fund energy cybersecurity efforts

    Representatives voted in support of a program that will help states secure energy infrastructure against cyber and physical threats, setting up financial incentives for private sector assistance. 

    By Robert Walton • June 29, 2021
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    White House agrees to bipartisan infrastructure deal

    "The largest investment in EV infrastructure in history," includes plans to build a national network of electric vehicle chargers along highways and in rural communities.

    By Jason Plautz • June 25, 2021
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    Bipartisan $973B infrastructure proposal alarms EV advocates with annual surcharge on vehicles

    Ten Democratic and 11 Republican senators support an annual surcharge on the vehicles, but industry advocates warn it could dampen enthusiasm for the transition away from gasoline-powered cars and trucks.

    By Robert Walton • June 22, 2021
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    New bill would tax polluters, redirect funds to impacted communities

    The Save Our Future Act would invest millions in emissions reduction programs and help areas reliant on fossil fuels transition away from them through direct payments, career training, business development and other programs.

    By Chris Teale • June 18, 2021
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    How local governments can improve bridge projects through strategic engagement

    The United States is home to more than 46,000 structurally deficient bridges, according to the latest infrastructure report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Two out of five bridges are at least 50 years old.

    By Michael Fitzpatrick, Jimmy Vincent • June 14, 2021
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    NLC releases State of Cities 2021 report

    The National League of Cities (NLC) has released its State of Cities 2021 report, an annual analysis of priorities of more than 600 urban core, rural, suburban and exurban mayors.

    By Michelle Havich • June 11, 2021
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    Nevada passes clean energy bill requiring state to join RTO, accelerating $2B transmission project

    The bill also requires utilities to forecast a path to achieve an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by the end of the decade.

    By Jason Plautz • June 4, 2021
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    PG&E, BMW smart-charging pilot highlights potential for EVs as grid resource

    Aligning electric vehicle charging loads with renewable energy can help cut greenhouse gas emissions, efficiently manage the grid and save customers money, according to data from a Northern California study.

    By Robert Walton • June 2, 2021
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    Biden proposes more than $2B for clean energy infrastructure, $14B+ increase in climate spending

    The administration's first proposed budget includes sizable increases in spending for climate mitigation, research, EVs and clean energy infrastructure.

    By Emma Penrod • June 1, 2021
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    When considering municipal wastewater treatment upgrades, cast a wide net

    Expanding the breadth of available wastewater treatment options to include nontraditional and advanced technologies can net solutions which better match the unique conditions of individual communities and projects.

    By Dennis F. Hallahan, Donald Prince • May 19, 2021
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    Chicago explores alternative electricity provider to support equitable climate goals

    The city is exploring its electric utility agreement for the first time in 30 years, aiming to support its new clean electricity and carbon reduction goals, Chicago's chief sustainability officer said.

    By Katie Pyzyk • May 11, 2021
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    NREL app expected to significantly speed up US residential solar permitting

    A new app designed by NREL will address a key concern among solar contractors with near-instantaneous permit decisions for residential installations in the majority of U.S. jurisdictions.

    By Emma Penrod • May 10, 2021
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    The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis

    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.Every four...

    By Josh Mallamud • May 7, 2021
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    LEED-certified federal buildings aren’t using less energy: study

    Despite being "one of the most sought-after" green building certifications, Carnegie Mellon researchers found that LEED has "no effect" on the average energy consumption of federally-owned buildings.

    By Robert Walton • May 5, 2021
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    Tesla’s Musk admits ‘significant mistakes’ with solar roof project

    Following customer complaints of increased installation costs, the company said it will sell home solar and storage together to streamline installations. 

    By Jason Plautz • April 29, 2021
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    Cleantech incubator part of Houston’s goal to be ‘energy transition capital’

    One year after the city unveiled its Climate Action Plan, the incubator said it has 30 startups ready to move into its 40,000-square-foot Greentown Labs space.

    By Chris Teale • April 23, 2021
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    Biden pledges to halve US carbon emissions by 2030

    The United States will work to cut greenhouse gas emissions 50-52% by 2030, relative to 2005 levels, sending clear signals to business and world leaders. 

    By Robert Walton • April 22, 2021
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    An opportunity for infrastructure that cities and industry can achieve

    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.A few mont...

    By Brie Sachse • April 22, 2021