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Minneapolis prepares for the 'most transit-reliant Super Bowl ever played'
The city's 2018 Super Bowl mobility plan has been in the making for more than two years.
Katie Pyzyk • 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.
Robert Walton • 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.
Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 30, 2018 -
‘Year of the grid’: Clean energy turns to software as sector matures
The distributed energy revolution hinges on the development of new software platforms that can help utilities make sense of a deluge of grid data.
Gavin Bade • Jan. 29, 2018 -
Advocacy group: States must enact better traffic laws to prevent fatalities
A new report from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety recommends 16 laws that states should adopt to mitigate road fatalities.
Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 25, 2018 -
The art of easing a city's traffic gridlock
Congestion pricing strategies are surfacing around the country to address traffic flow and boost infrastructure funds.
Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 23, 2018 -
AECOM report: National prosperity depends on civil infrastructure
The survey of more than 500 industry professionals worldwide identifies infrastructure's challenges, including funding struggles and lack of innovation.
Laurie Cowin • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Is cap and trade the climate solution? The jury’s still out
California and New England are about to find out what the market-based mechanism for reducing emissions can really do.
Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 19, 2018 -
The state of smart city development in 7 charts
A survey of nearly 650 utility, municipal, commercial and community stakeholders from across the U.S. found significant trends and perspectives regarding smart city progress.
Kristin Musulin • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Chicago learns from other cities’ experiences to develop CityKey
The all-in-one municipal ID card, designed for all Chicagoans, will be available this spring.
Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2018 -
Inside the mind of Silicon Valley’s chief privacy officer
Mike Shapiro, Santa Clara County's first CPO, discussed why the demand for privacy protection points to an emerging leadership opportunity in local governance.
Kristin Musulin • Jan. 11, 2018 -
To build an inclusive smart city, look through an age-friendly lens
As the aging population expands, some cities are implementing strategic plans to ensure the needs of seniors are met — especially in terms of mobility and housing.
Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 9, 2018 -
6 trends that will define smart cities in 2018
From 5G to microtransit, cities will face significant tech, transportation and innovation advancements in the new year.
Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Why mandates still matter in the age of cheap renewables
Wind and solar are now competitive with legacy power resources, but analysts expect state RPS laws will continue to drive growth for both renewable leaders and laggards.
Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Sustainable sourcing is more cost-effective than you think
Cost reduction and a focus on social responsibility are driving sustainability in the supply chain.
Rich Weissman • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Natural gas, water heaters, connected devices and EVs lead DR trends to watch
Peak Load Management Alliance Executive Director Ed Thomas talks about trends in an industry that is being fundamentally changed by energy technology.
Robert Walton • Dec. 21, 2017 -
A look back at the top trends that shaped cities in 2017
From dockless bikes to renewable energy plans, these are the trends and innovations that altered the smart cities space this year.
Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 19, 2017 -
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How the GOP tax overhaul could affect cities
Congress is expected to pass a tax overhaul this week. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for cities, construction, energy and more.
Kristin Musulin • Dec. 18, 2017 -
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Net neutrality vs. internet freedom: A case for change
The FCC voted Thursday on Chairman Ajit Pai's proposal to undo the Open Internet Order.
Alex Hickey • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Energy tax credits appear safe as GOP tax bill speeds toward a vote
Incentives for wind and solar power are likely intact, analysts say, but credits for other energy technologies could end up in a separate bill.
Peter Maloney • Dec. 15, 2017 -
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Why some states may forgo FirstNet
As the Dec. 28 deadline looms, some states are facing a tough decision to join in or opt out of the public safety broadband network.
Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 14, 2017 -
How utilities are coping with 100% renewable energy goals
Where cities take control of their energy choices, utilities face a stark choice: join or die.
Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Net neutrality vs. internet freedom: A case for the status quo
At its heart, net neutrality is a system in which companies are not allowed to disrupt the "freewheeling" internet market, including content, applications and services.
Alex Hickey • Dec. 13, 2017 -
10 smart city conferences to check out in 2018
The new year brings many new opportunities to network and share ideas with others in the industry.
Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 12, 2017 -
The new demand response and the future of the power sector
New reports show system operators and utilities are turning distributed energy resources into demand response and leveraging two-way communications for new levels of price responsiveness.
Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 11, 2017
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