EV adoption is increasing. Can city infrastructure keep up?

To really enable the proliferation of electric vehicles, installing enough charging stations around cities will be crucial. 

By Haden Kirkpatrick • March 1, 2018

Spokane, WA moves to waive fees for solar panels, EV charging stations

City Council President Ben Stuckart said the cuts to building and construction permit fees are "one step in the right direction.”

By Chris Teale • Feb. 28, 2018

Team of rivals: Utilities, enviros unite to push electric vehicles

Old adversaries from the rooftop solar fights are finding common ground on transportation electrification.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 27, 2018

Smart Fusion Poles to shine light on connectivity in Huntington Beach, CA

The LED poles are optimized for small cell deployment and will enable the city to support 5G connectivity and various IoT applications.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 27, 2018

Report: Cities of all sizes can achieve sustainable energy solutions

The NRG report found that leading cities shared four main tactics in their efforts to boost sustainable energy: dedicated staff resources, employing unique assets, finding funding and accessing expertise.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 27, 2018

UPS buys 50 EVs in push for sustainable transport

The logistics provider says the electric vehicle costs are comparable to acquiring new fuel trucks. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 26, 2018

Solving our energy grid problems requires a data sharing economy

Solving energy grid problems in New York, Puerto Rico and beyond will depend on innovative leaders who are willing to foster standards and knowledge sharing.

By Lisa Salley • Feb. 26, 2018

Are recent disasters enough to spur utilities to take climate change seriously?

Sector expert Allison Silverstein argues utilities need a new paradigm in long-term grid planning.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Feb. 22, 2018

AT&T announces first 3 cities to receive mobile 5G in 2018

The company has confirmed Atlanta, Dallas and Waco, TX will receive the network by the end of the year, with nine other cities to be announced soon.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 21, 2018

New Orleans launches challenge to reduce downtown energy usage

The Downtown NOLA Energy Challenge will encourage business owners to reduce their energy footprint through a number of resources and tools.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 21, 2018

Bridging the knowledge gap with virtual and augmented reality

Digital reality can and should serve as a transitional lifeline of sorts for utilities to engage and optimize their new generation of workers. 

By Michael Hartnack • Feb. 20, 2018

NRDC, EEI pair up on 21 policy recommendations to grow clean energy

One group is a major environmental lobbyist and the other a powerful trade group representing investor-owned utilities that do not always see eye-to-eye. This marks a major step toward collaborating on environmental and clean energy issues. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 16, 2018

How universities’ smart campuses resemble mini smart cities

From IoT devices, to CIOs and autonomous vehicles, smart campuses act as testbeds for innovation — much like smart cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 16, 2018

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: NYPA transforms utility maintenance with data-driven approach

The New York Power Authority's new monitoring and diagnostic approach may soon be used by utilities around the country.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 14, 2018

Energy tax credits in final budget deal passed by Congress

Despite previous opposition in the House, tax credits for nuclear energy, carbon capture and a variety of gas and renewable technologies are in the bill approved early Friday.

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 9, 2018

Energy tax credits included in Senate budget deal

Tax credit extensions for nuclear plants and a number of natural gas and renewable energy technologies are in a Senate budget deal, but are likely to face opposition in the House.

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 8, 2018

How the IRS is watching municipal employee benefits

CPA Randy Shepard explains how to properly report employee reimbursements to the Internal Revenue Service.

Feb. 7, 2018

Tesla to outfit 50K Australian homes with solar+storage for 250 MW virtual power plant

The electric car company wants to build what it calls the world's largest virtual power plant that would harness 250 MW of solar power and 650 MWh of energy storage. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2018

Grid complexity is increasing exponentially. Is blockchain the answer?

As more distributed resources are connected to the grid, the size of energy transactions is shrinking while the volume explodes.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 4, 2018

San Francisco issues RFQ for citywide fiber network

Interim Mayor Mark Farrell said the project will "close the digital divide, ensure net neutrality, and create a truly fair and open internet in San Francisco."

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 2, 2018

Study: Miami ranks least energy-efficient US city

The study, which analyzed 15 major U.S. cities, claims that the least energy-efficient cities are most at risk of feeling the effects of climate change.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 1, 2018

New Orleans committee unveils plan to explore smart city tech

The committee unanimously passed a resolution to open a utility docket and require Entergy New Orleans to develop a grid modernization plan.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 1, 2018

Uncoordinated trouble? Electric vehicles can be a grid asset, but only with planning and investment

With more than 80% of vehicle charging done at the home, just a few vehicles on a street could cause issues for the power grid.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 31, 2018

Smart Cities Council announces grant finalists, gives special grant to Puerto Rico

Winners will be announced in March, but Puerto Rico received an early grant to aid with rebuilding after Hurricane Maria.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 31, 2018

A look into Chicago’s electric vehicle future

A number of city initiatives will promote electric vehicle use and reduce emissions over the next few decades.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 30, 2018