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Agencies need to be prepared at the first sign of a cyber-attack.
Local governments need to recognize that cybersecurity is an important public safety issue, not an information technology or individual department issue.
By Michael Keating • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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GM, ChargePoint partner to deploy 500 ultra-fast EV chargers
The two companies plan to open the charging stations to the public before the end of 2025.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Washington local governments sue to block builder-supported measure favoring natural gas
Voter-approved I-2066, which prevents the state and local governments from restricting access to natural gas, is unconstitutional, said Seattle, King County and other groups in a lawsuit filed last week.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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When disaster strikes: How to minimize the fiscal impact of emergency construction
As the scale and frequency of weather-related disasters continue to escalate, the financial burden on local governments is becoming increasingly severe.
By Jo Medelman • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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OpinionThe key to successfully deploying heat pump water heaters? Funding innovation.
Small grants allow local organizations to test new technologies and approaches, a vital step in scaling climate solutions.
By Chris Badger • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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92% of large NYC buildings meet 2024 carbon emission limits: report
Site energy use in buildings over 25,000 square feet dropped for the fifth year in a row, with 43% of buildings set to meet Local Law 97’s stricter 2030 targets, the Urban Green Council says.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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California approves $1.4B to deploy 17,000 EV chargers, hydrogen fueling infrastructure
California has about 152,000 public and shared private chargers installed today, and it expects that number to reach 250,000 in the next few years.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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5 community-scale geothermal systems to be built with $35M from DOE
The projects will demonstrate how communities can leverage energy underground to decarbonize buildings, the Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office says.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Updated Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Cities can take a new look at underfunded mass transit projects
Mass transit projects, which rely on a mix of federal, state and local funds, often take a back seat to other, more pressing issues.
By Wes Guckert, PTP • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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OpinionStepping up to achieve local climate progress despite federal headwinds
As a second Trump administration takes office, state and local action will be among the most effective means of continuing the momentum for clean energy deployment and cost reductions.
By Darren Springer • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Deep DiveA Michigan city’s ‘sustainable energy utility’ got the green light from voters. What now?
By creating a supplemental utility that will focus on scaling up rooftop solar, battery storage and microgrids, Ann Arbor, Michigan, is taking its clean energy future into its own hands.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Biden administration releases $849M to fix aging water infrastructure in the West
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding will help boost drought resilience via 77 projects in 11 states.
By Julie Strupp • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Rivian to open its charging network to all EV drivers
The move follows Tesla’s decision to open its Superchargers to other automakers to improve public access and promote EV adoption.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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11 Boston-area institutions partner on renewable energy virtual power purchase agreements
Cambridge, Massachusetts, is among the participants in the Consortium for Climate Solutions, which will help develop renewable energy projects in Texas and North Dakota.
By Brian Martucci • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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AI could help cities tackle climate change, but only if it solves ‘real problems’: NYC climate chief
“We don’t need AI or big data to tell us with much greater detail how screwed we are as a city or as a planet,” Rohit Aggarwala said at Cornell Tech’s Urban Tech Summit last week.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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New York City faces potential electricity resource shortfalls in 2033, 2034, system operator says
Transportation and building electrification, along with commercial projects like data centers and chip fabrication, are driving peak demand higher, according to the New York Independent System Operator.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Reminder: Nominations are open for 2024 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards
Nominations for the 2024 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards are being accepted until Dec. 11, 2024.
By Michelle Havich • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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IRS finalizes direct pay rules, increasing access to IRA’s clean energy tax credits
Direct-pay-eligible entities like local governments, public school districts, churches and hospitals will more easily be able to jointly invest in clean energy projects under rules released Tuesday.
By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis
Local government officials will encounter several sustainability trends as we head into 2025. In the next year, we will see local governments take a closer look at embodied carbon and full lifecycle footprints of materials.
By Michael Keating • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Thermal energy networks can decarbonize neighborhoods. Meet the US cities giving them a shot.
With federal dollars, cities want to leverage heat from waste sources and the ground to move buildings away from burning fossil fuels on-site.
By Brian Martucci • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Small budget, strong security: Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure
Traditional security measures, reliant on perimeter defense, are no longer sufficient. Agencies must stop solely focusing on perimeter defenses and flip the paradigm with an inside-out strategy. This strategy mirrors how threats operate, enabling faster detection and neutralization before escalation, and ultimately building the resilience needed for modern defenses. This approach is at the heart of Zero Trust.
By Gary Barlet • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Automation, efficiency upgrades at Minnesota zoo could save city up to $1.8M over 3 years
Groundwater-based geothermal heat pumps and building automation systems are among the changes at St. Paul's Como Park Zoo, which a city official said accounts for about 25% of total energy use among city properties.
By Brian Martucci • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Local decarbonization, energy efficiency projects get over $17M from DOE
The “highly flexible” grant program allows communities to pursue a broad range of projects, from home energy efficiency rebate programs to workforce training initiatives, according to the Department of Energy.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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OpenAI shares its five-pillar blueprint for building AI infrastructure in the U.S.
The creator of ChatGPT and one of the leading purveyors of AI has shared what it described as its blueprint for building AI infrastructure in the U.S.—and federal, state and local community buy-in for the plan is key.
Nov. 14, 2024 -
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State infrastructure ballot initiatives see mixed results
Approved bond funding and climate resiliency-focused state ballot measures could provide new ways for municipalities to fund improvements.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 13, 2024
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