Energy
South Pasadena will lease 20 Teslas for a minimum of five years for various duties such as patrol, administration and detective work
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
A bipartisan coalition of mayors see the solar Investment Tax Credit as a critical part of managing climate change and spurring much-needed economic growth.
Haynesville Correctional Center’s solar farm is expected to save the facility about $120,000 annually and is VADOC’s second award-winning solar project.
Top issues include economic development, infrastructure and public health while parks and recreation and police department are important areas of focus for mayors in their 2019 state of cities speeches, according to the National League of Cities.
Xcel Energy is the first U.S. utility to operate drones beyond line of sight for ongoing power line inspections to reduce costs and improve safety in the mountainous terrain near Denver.
Selections for Connecticut’s Clean Energy RFP include 52 MW of fuel cell, 200 MW of offshore wind and upwards of 4,000 jobs.
A hybrid microgrid kit in a shipping container offers a reliable, renewable power source in rural areas devastated by emergencies or needing to offset diesel usage.
Through two loan programs, the city of Toronto is funding residential building efficiency retrofit projects, reducing GHGs and saving residents money.
California’s clean power efforts have resulted in the state meeting its 2020 GHG target now. Transportation emissions cited as important next step for meeting 2030 goals.
Energy management is demanding, but cities can help keep it simple with smart meters, effective reporting and by encouraging day-to-day strategies to conserve energy.
Sustainability
The relatively low cost solar-powered fire station project is expected to save the city of Ypsilanti, Michigan, more than $6,000 in energy costs annually.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney visited San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz and addressed how the city has supported and will continue to support the island nation still reeling from Hurricane Maria.
The Trump 2019 budget repeats last year’s fraud argument in its goal to eliminate LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which also funds cooling needs in summer.
Chesapeake Energy grants offer are available to help fund community service projects in the six states the company operates in. Grants can fund projects related to STEM education, community development and other service improvements.
Hometown Safety Grants provided through Alliant Energy help fund public services and equipment for towns and organizations in Iowa and Wisconsin.
The private school will produce enough electricity to power 60 homes, saving $2 million in electricity costs over the life of the system.
A new paper from the FHA suggests that offering drivers small incentives could help reduce vehicle emissions, such as miles-driven-based insurance plans and monetary incentives for public transportation use.
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