Utilities: Page 29

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    Opinion

    How cities are reclaiming street parking spaces for public use

    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.Cornelius ...

    By Jeremy Zuker • March 31, 2021
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    Grand Rapids offers free Wi-Fi access to the public in 10 parks

    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.Thanks to ...

    By Michelle Havich • March 30, 2021
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    As EV economics improve, medium- and heavy-duty trucking may be ‘next big frontier’ for clean transportation

    Heavy-duty trucks represent just 5% of vehicles on the road, but experts say they account for more than a quarter of overall U.S. transportation emissions.

    By Robert Walton • March 26, 2021
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    New coalition calls on Biden admin to prioritize electrified transportation

    CHARGE, a group of 37 organizations, is urging EV charging infrastructure be especially deployed in communities traditionally underserved by transportation or that have struggled with pollution burdens.

    By Chris Teale • March 25, 2021
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    Climate-driven water infrastructure failures risk becoming ‘business as usual’

    Monday's World Water Day comes one month after extreme weather wreaked havoc on Texas' water supply, an event that experts warn could become the new normal if leaders fail to invest in resiliency. 

    By Chris Teale • March 22, 2021
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    Arizona utility opposes legislation barring state regulators from decarbonization mandate

    As with many other states, Arizona is embroiled in a debate about the extent of regulators' authority when it comes to decarbonization. 

    By Emma Penrod • March 17, 2021
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    San Antonio power provider sues ERCOT, citing ‘unlawful’ pricing

    Mayor Ron Nirenburg gave the city's full support for the suit against the Texas grid operator, saying "state regulators are presiding over one of the largest illegal transfers of wealth" in state history.

    By Catherine Morehouse • March 16, 2021
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    American cities are revitalizing public greenspace through fitness

    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.Lisa Rudlo...

    By Sean O’Keefe • March 15, 2021
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    Municipal commitments to renewable energy drive prosperity

    Funding opportunities for cities that drive clean energy and electric vehicle adoption are expected in the near future, along with expanded programming from federal agencies that drive the clean energy transition.

    By Zach McGuire • March 12, 2021
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    DOE to spend billions on electric vehicle R&D in jobs fight with China

    President Biden's administration is tackling transportation electrification in part to prevent China from cornering a $23 trillion market in carbon-reducing tech, according to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm. 

    By Robert Walton • March 11, 2021
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    House Democrats clear pathway to 100% clean energy by 2035

    The bill would require economy-wide net-zero emissions by 2050, targeting transportation electrification, environmental justice and building efficiency. 

    By Catherine Morehouse • March 3, 2021
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    2020 Crown Communities winner: Phases 2 and 3 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan

    2020 Crown Communities winner: Phases 2 and 3 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan

    By Jason Axelrod • March 2, 2021
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    2020 Crown Communities winner: Rock Hill, S.C.’s My Ride

    2020 Crown Communities winner: Rock Hill, S.C.’s My Ride

    By Jason Axelrod • Feb. 26, 2021
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    How small cities are tackling lead service line replacement

    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.“We move H...

    By Maureen Cunningham, Olya Egorov • Feb. 25, 2021
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    USPS to continue purchasing gas vehicles, despite Biden all-electric pledge

    The postal service says the procurement allows for flexibility, and hinted at the ability to "retrofit" some vehicles. But EV advocates say "this will lock USPS into an outdated technology for many years."

    By Robert Walton • Feb. 25, 2021
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    Six tips for making sure your dispatch is doing all the right moves

    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.Planning, ...

    By Talmage Wagstaff • Feb. 24, 2021
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    Climate leaders go ‘all in’ to halve emissions by 2030

    The new "America Is All In" coalition of U.S. communities, businesses and institutions, has pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 with support from the federal government. 

    By Chris Teale • Feb. 22, 2021
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    The power of teamwork: Procurement teams take the lead on cooperative contracts

    his article originally appeared in the Q4 issue of Government Procurement.

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 20, 2021
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    Economic rebound could derail progress on Paris climate goals, experts warn

    The U.S. power sector has exceeded previous emissions goals and will continue to do so, a new report says. Progress could be thwarted by rising emissions in the transportation sector.

    By Emma Penrod • Feb. 18, 2021
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    Power sector experts fight misinformation around Texas outages

    Operators will often prepare for peak loads based on historical data, but those forecasts can be less predictable under a changing climate, one expert said.

    By Catherine Morehouse • Feb. 18, 2021
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    Hi-tech sewers can help safeguard public health, environment and economies

    In the wake of the coronavirus, economic recovery is top of mind for all city leaders, the majority of whom believe that investing in infrastructure and technology can spur a rebound.

    By Luis Montestruque • Feb. 17, 2021
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    The system of GHG emissions reporting is broken, experts say

    As the media points fingers at cities for underreporting carbon emissions, some argue the blame should instead be placed on a lack of guidance.

    By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 11, 2021
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    Lawmakers vs. regulators: The fight over Arizona’s zero-emissions mandate

    Conservatives say the Arizona Corporation Commission's proposed zero-carbon mandate oversteps its constitutional authority while defenders say the legal debate is an excuse to impede the state's climate fight.

    By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 11, 2021
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    Five reasons why city managers should put utility vehicles to work

    With their versatility and reliability, UTVs are the perfect vehicle to help keep a city or county running smoothly.

    By Eric Organ • Feb. 10, 2021
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    Auto industry embraces Biden’s electrification efforts

    The Alliance for Automotive Innovation said it will work with the administration on an electrification program to bring all automakers "under a unified set of common requirements."

    By Robert Walton • Feb. 10, 2021