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California passes bill to coordinate EV charger planning
The bill would grant authority to the California Energy Commission to assess charging infrastructure build-out in an attempt to meet the state's ambitious EV goals.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Google-backed AI network aids lead pipe cleanup in Flint, MI
The system is helping the city predict which of its 55,000 homes need pipes to be replaced — with a 97% success rate.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 27, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Pollinator habitats: The bees’ knees of rural solar development
Pollinator-friendly solar is a blossoming trend that saves maintenance costs and makes utility-scale solar more appealing to agricultural communities.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 27, 2018 -
Philadelphia sets path to reduce GHG emissions 80% by 2050
Among other steps are an initiative to install more rooftop solar on buildings and incentivizing more efficient thermal systems for buildings.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 24, 2018 -
19 mayors commit to make all buildings net-zero carbon by 2050
The declaration precedes the Global Climate Action Summit, where leaders from around the world will be encouraged to collaborate on strategies for decreasing GHG emissions.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 24, 2018 -
35 California mayors sign on to support 100% EV state transit proposal
As a national leader in the deployment of electric buses, California regulators are proposing to transition the state's entire transit fleet to EV by 2040.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 23, 2018 -
Smart meter readings are a valid ‘warrantless search,’ court rules
Smart meter opponents challenged the public utility of Naperville, IL, over its data collection, which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit deemed as warrantless, but not unreasonable.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 22, 2018 -
EPA moves to replace Clean Power Plan with modest carbon regulations
The proposed Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule would require minor efficiency improvements at some coal plants and give states more latitude to set their own emissions standards.
By Gavin Bade • Updated Aug. 21, 2018 -
Chicago installs 76K LED streetlights in first year of upgrade program
The LEDs are expected to cut streetlight electricity use by 50-75%, part of a four-year modernization plan that entails replacing 270,000 lights by 2021.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 21, 2018 -
Verizon, Nokia complete successful test of 5G in moving car
The companies successfully and seamlessly transmitted a signal between two radio sectors to a receiver at Verizon's Murray Hill, NJ, headquarters.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 21, 2018 -
Exelon Innovation Expo highlights power of ‘employing your brain’
Utilities and cities must not be afraid to fail, speakers said, because the rewards of a new idea working well are high and can benefit the whole community.
By Chris Teale , Sean Gibbons • Aug. 17, 2018 -
California moves to preserve vehicle standards in face of EPA rollback
State air regulators on Tuesday released a plan that would keep tougher emissions rules in place for California if the Trump administration moves to weaken federal standards.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 9, 2018 -
Report: DOE, DHS planning new grid cybersecurity exercise this fall
The Liberty Eclipse exercise will focus on blackstart capabilities and the intersection of the natural gas and electric power sectors, E&E News reports.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Mayors condemn EPA’s proposed freeze on auto emissions standards
The Climate Mayors coalition said the plan is an "unprecedented attack on both the environment and states' rights" and pledged to do more to combat climate change.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 3, 2018 -
EPA proposes to freeze auto emission standards, revoke California EV rules
The move could be met with opposition from utilities, which support pro-EV policies, but the EPA administrator said he is open to compromise with California.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 2, 2018 -
The students bringing smart city concepts to life with ‘unconstrained creativity’
At NYU's 2018 Science of Smart Cities program, founder Ben Esner lauded students' efforts to build innovations like climate-measuring drones and smart bridge technology.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 2, 2018 -
Opinion
The shift to renewables can’t wait until 2035
Cities and universities play an important role in reducing carbon emissions through sustainable energy practices. But many are baking unreasonable timelines into their plans for carbon neutrality.
By Bryce Smith • July 27, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How vulnerable is the grid to cyberattacks, really?
Experts say a recent DHS briefing that warned hackers could cause widespread blackouts may have overstated the threat.
By Gavin Bade • July 27, 2018 -
Report: Trump will move to rescind California vehicle emission, EV rules
The move could be met with opposition from utilities, which have stepped up their support for electric vehicles in the past year.
By Gavin Bade • July 24, 2018 -
New York utilities outline ‘transformative’ uses for blockchain
The four utilities will research blockchain and learn from other industries as the technology evolves, with the ultimate goal of drawing up a joint proof-of-concept and testing their findings.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 23, 2018 -
NRDC urges cities, states to commit to pollution cuts in transportation
A new report says jurisdictions should use more electric vehicles in transit and build more affordable housing near stations.
By Chris Teale • July 20, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Rise of net zero energy homes could boost utility-led community solar
Modeling of new energy-efficient home developments found community solar offers system advantages not available from rooftop solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 20, 2018 -
Toronto issues first green bond, joins food waste initiative
The two announcements fit into the city's ambitious sustainability goals to reduce GHG emissions to 30% below 1990 levels by 2020 and 80% by 2050.
By Jason Plautz • July 20, 2018 -
ACEEE: Rural households pay 40% more on energy than urban counterparts
Report authors emphasize the need for utilities and governments to extend incentive programs to more residents and ensure that more households can take advantage of retrofit opportunities.
By Jason Plautz • July 19, 2018 -
Cities, businesses join international push to promote EVs
The Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Challenge from The Climate Group and C40 Cities seeks to build more purchasing and lobbying power around electric cars.
By Jason Plautz • July 18, 2018
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