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Rhode Island issues RFI for connected, autonomous vehicle tech
The Ocean State joins a growing group of states that are exploring smart highways and making other improvements to ready their roads for driverless cars.
By Mary Tyler March • June 14, 2017 -
Sacramento, CA approves $100M deal with Verizon for tech infrastructure
The plan, unanimously agreed on by the city council, will allow Verizon to place cell towers on existing utility poles.
By Jackie Snow • June 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Will California’s 100% renewables goal survive the political process?
With current clean energy goals in sight, liberal lawmakers are calling for the state to ratchet up its ambitions. But the state's utilities could prove a powerful roadblock.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 14, 2017 -
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10 smart cities-related Twitter accounts to follow right now
Stay connected on social media by adding these informative accounts to your news feed.
By Kristin Musulin , Cody Boteler • June 13, 2017 -
PG&E-BMW pilot successfully deploys EVs as flexible grid resources
Throughout the pilot, PG&E dispatched 209 demand response events totaling 19,500 kilowatt-hours, utilizing the EV's flexible charging and a solar-plus-storage project.
By Robert Walton • June 9, 2017 -
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Pittsburgh CRO: Becoming a smart city is a ‘process of continual improvement’
Grant Ervin, the city's sustainability leader, offered his reactions to President Trump's "Pittsburgh, not Paris" remarks and his insights on growing connectivity.
By Cody Boteler • June 8, 2017 -
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How to build a smart city: Expert tips on where to start (and pitfalls to avoid)
Leaders from organizations like Nesta, Navigant, Connecthings and more offered advice on how to begin on the path to smart innovations.
By Jackie Snow • June 8, 2017 -
Drive-testing work reveals gaps in broadband coverage across Ohio
The gaps could potentially have a negative impact on public safety, according to Connected Nation.
By Jackie Snow • June 8, 2017 -
Santa Barbara, CA becomes 30th city to pledge 100% clean energy
The move comes amid a wave of cities announcing increased support for clean energy following President Trump's decision to leave the Paris climate accord.
By Robert Walton • June 8, 2017 -
North Carolina solar reform bill easily clears House, moves to Senate
The "Competitive Energy Solutions" measure would allow utilities to competitively bid against independent developers for renewable energy projects and revise the state's net metering policy.
By Robert Walton • June 8, 2017 -
California, China strike collaboration on clean energy technology
As President Trump pulls the United States out of the Paris climate accord, China has signaled it is willing to take a leading global role.
By Robert Walton • June 7, 2017 -
New report calls for ‘Internet of Water’ to increase sustainability
"...Integrating public water data is necessary to really see our nation's water for the first time," said Martin Doyle, director of the water policy program at the Nicholas Institute.
By Jackie Snow • June 7, 2017 -
US states, cities vow to uphold Paris climate accord goals
More than 12 states, industries and cities will push to meet the Paris climate goals in the wake of President Trump's decision to abandon the multi-national accord last week.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017 -
North Carolina lawmakers embark on extensive energy policy reforms
The "Competitive Energy Solutions" proposal includes a competitive bidding process for solar developers and reform implementation of the federal Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017 -
Pruitt defends Paris decision, advocates fuel diversity in media lap
The EPA administrator reiterated his belief that plants need "solid hydrocarbons" onsite to ensure reliable power delivery.
By Gavin Bade • June 5, 2017 -
US residential solar takes a dip as business models change
Demand is expected to pick back up in 2018, as major installers shift from leasing systems to selling them and utilities press for changes to incentives.
By Mary Tyler March • June 5, 2017 -
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ColumnConcrete girders — sturdy and lengthy — used in Washington state bridge replacement
The new Miles Creston Bridge in Lincoln County, Wash., features 136.8-foot-long prestressed concrete super-girders. Oldcastle Precast fabricated the units.
June 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What Works Cities’ Simone Brody on innovation, data and ‘celebrating the best’
Smart Cities Dive caught up with Brody to learn about What Works Cities' newest certification process and how higher levels of government can learn from city development.
By Jackie Snow • June 1, 2017 -
High cost of smart water meters keeps adoption rates low
While a regular analog meter costs about $25 on average, smart water meters can cost around $180 per home, according to DC Water.
By Jackie Snow • June 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In this Finnish neighborhood, residents can experience efficient living 25/7
Smart Kalasatama in Helsinki, Finland is finding ways to give an hour a day back to its residents.
By Jackie Snow • May 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
More than 30 states embrace grid modernization, new policy tracker finds
A new quarterly report from the folks who brought you "50 States of Solar" aims to chronicle grid modernization initiatives across the U.S.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 31, 2017 -
Vermont utility offers $1,200 electric vehicle rebate
The offer is open to all residential and commercial customers, and would also help the city of Burlington meet a goal of becoming energy neutral.
By Robert Walton • May 31, 2017 -
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Clear polycarbonate sheet secures vacant structures (with related video)
SecureView Clearboarding is a clear polycarbonate window and door boarding system that helps secure and protect vacant and abandoned properties.
By Michael Keating • May 31, 2017 -
Updated: Trump will pull US out of Paris climate accord, reports say
The details of the withdrawal will reportedly be worked out by a small group of White House officials, including EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
By Gavin Bade • May 30, 2017 -
DOE lab embarks on 2 projects to help California hit ‘zero net energy’ residential goal
The state wants all new residential buildings to be energy-neutral by 2020.
By Robert Walton • May 30, 2017
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