Spokane officials call for Washington rep’s resignation following claims of surveillance

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By Jason Axelrod • Aug. 20, 2019

Smarter salt spreading technologies balance environment concerns and safer roads

Our nation’s increasingly harsh winters demand an effective and affordable means of de-icing roadways in order to help us get around safely.

By Seth Faber • Aug. 14, 2019

Seattle mayor proposes heating oil tax to push electrification

Jenny Durkan said the 24 cents-per-gallon tax would cover rebates and grants to help 3,000 homes transition to electric power.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 9, 2019

Los Angeles County passes ambitious climate plan

The OurCounty plan calls for eliminating fossil fuel production, increasing the sourcing of water locally and engaging disadvantaged communities in decision-making.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 8, 2019

What’s the best role for utilities as EVs proliferate?

A Public Service Commission order raises questions about how and if third-party charging companies should be regulated.

By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 8, 2019

Breaking the cycle

Some cities are utilizing unorthodox tactics to end the cyclical nature of retaliatory gun violence, but critics aren’t convinced these methods work

By Derek Prall • Aug. 7, 2019

Monetizing microgrids: Utilities are missing a unique opportunity

As the energy industry transitions toward more distributed resources, electric utilities face a critical choice: embrace this opportunity or perceive it as a threat.

By Megan Kerins and Ana Sophia Mifsud • Aug. 7, 2019

Kansas City, MO’s Smart Sewer Program cuts back-ups, overflows

Sensors and probes are detecting leaks and determining capacity as the city upgrades its sewer system — and the data shows it's working.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 2, 2019

Senate committee approves $1B for EV infrastructure

President Trump tweeted support for the bill Tuesday morning, saying "it will have BIG IMPACT on our highways and roads all across our Nation."

By Max Witynski • Aug. 1, 2019

How AI and data turn city water management from an art to a science

Cities are looking to drones and other equipment for preventive maintenance, but it is uphill work as the sector traditionally resists change.

By Chris Teale • July 29, 2019

ACEEE scorecard: Few US cities on track to meet climate goals

Cities took on more than 265 climate initiatives in 2018 but most aren't adequately tracking their progress, and nearly 35% of cities have not set GHG reduction targets. 

By Katie Pyzyk • July 26, 2019

Chicago introduces order to study municipalizing ComEd

With its utility contract expiring at the end of 2020, city leaders believe they could accelerate decarbonization and lower rates through municipalization. 

By Catherine Morehouse • July 25, 2019

London showcases bridges with ‘Illuminated River’ art display

The installation was designed to mitigate environmental impacts with LED lighting and connected lighting software that scans the structure for faults.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 25, 2019

New York expands access to EV charging incentives, blocks Tesla from qualifying

The commission adopted a "technology neutral approach" to incentives available for new charging equipment, which it says will "better adapt to the rapid technological advancements in EVs." 

By Robert Walton • July 23, 2019

Pittsburgh’s smart garbage cans help streamline public works

By installing more than 1,200 smart cans, the city faces an estimated $1.54 million in savings annually. 

By Jason Plautz • July 22, 2019

Investigation: Dallas government hired engineer charged with fraud

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By Jason Axelrod • July 21, 2019

Cincinnati to add more EVs to its city fleet

The city is also engaging in programs to increase citizens' awareness of and exposure to EVs through partnerships with local and regional bodies.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 18, 2019

Berkeley, CA sets historic law banning natural gas from new buildings

Berkeley is the first U.S. city to pass such a measure, designed to curb GHG emissions and prepare new buildings for electric infrastructure.

By Kristin Musulin • July 18, 2019

Rockefeller grant to tackle ‘energy poverty’ in emerging economies

Four universities split the $3.8 million grant to use data to predict electricity demand in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. 

By Jason Plautz • July 17, 2019

Can NYC’s power grid handle impending heat waves?

An outage at a substation on Saturday left New York City in darkness for five hours. Utility company Con Edison warns it could happen again.

By Jason Plautz • July 16, 2019

Transitioning US to 100% renewables by 2030 will cost $4.5 trillion

The 2030 target would put the U.S. on an extremely accelerated installation path, with more annual capacity buildout over each of the next 11 years "than what has been installed collectively over the past two decades," a report says.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 1, 2019

Volkswagen launches EV car-sharing program

WeShare consists of entirely electric vehicles, a rarity in car-sharing programs, and doesn't require users to drop off vehicles at fixed locations.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 28, 2019

EPA issues Clean Power Plan replacement as coal bailout remains sidelined

"Fossil fuels will continue to be a key part of the energy mix," EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said at a press conference Wednesday.

By Robert Walton • June 19, 2019

Study: Bitcoin mining has carbon footprint comparable to Kansas City, MO

Cities have embraced Bitcoin and other blockchain technology as a way to handle everything from real estate transactions to vehicle communications.

By Jason Plautz • June 17, 2019

Utility, EV coalition calls for 50% transportation energy reduction by 2050

The 50x50 Transportation Commission laid out more than three dozen policy recommendations, calling for stronger funding in electric vehicle infrastructure, among other things.

By Robert Walton • June 14, 2019