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DOE to spend billions on electric vehicle R&D in jobs fight with China
President Biden's administration is tackling transportation electrification in part to prevent China from cornering a $23 trillion market in carbon-reducing tech, according to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.
By Robert Walton • March 11, 2021 -
House Democrats clear pathway to 100% clean energy by 2035
The bill would require economy-wide net-zero emissions by 2050, targeting transportation electrification, environmental justice and building efficiency.
By Catherine Morehouse • March 3, 2021 -
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Column2020 Crown Communities winner: Phases 2 and 3 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan
2020 Crown Communities winner: Phases 2 and 3 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan
By Jason Axelrod • March 2, 2021 -
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2020 Crown Communities winner: Rock Hill, S.C.’s My Ride
2020 Crown Communities winner: Rock Hill, S.C.’s My Ride
By Jason Axelrod • Feb. 26, 2021 -
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How small cities are tackling lead service line replacement
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.“We move H...
By Maureen Cunningham, Olya Egorov • Feb. 25, 2021 -
USPS to continue purchasing gas vehicles, despite Biden all-electric pledge
The postal service says the procurement allows for flexibility, and hinted at the ability to "retrofit" some vehicles. But EV advocates say "this will lock USPS into an outdated technology for many years."
By Robert Walton • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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Opinion
Six tips for making sure your dispatch is doing all the right moves
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Planning, ...
By Talmage Wagstaff • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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Climate leaders go ‘all in’ to halve emissions by 2030
The new "America Is All In" coalition of U.S. communities, businesses and institutions, has pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 with support from the federal government.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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The power of teamwork: Procurement teams take the lead on cooperative contracts
his article originally appeared in the Q4 issue of Government Procurement.
By Michael Keating • Feb. 20, 2021 -
Economic rebound could derail progress on Paris climate goals, experts warn
The U.S. power sector has exceeded previous emissions goals and will continue to do so, a new report says. Progress could be thwarted by rising emissions in the transportation sector.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Deep DivePower sector experts fight misinformation around Texas outages
Operators will often prepare for peak loads based on historical data, but those forecasts can be less predictable under a changing climate, one expert said.
By Catherine Morehouse • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Opinion
Hi-tech sewers can help safeguard public health, environment and economies
In the wake of the coronavirus, economic recovery is top of mind for all city leaders, the majority of whom believe that investing in infrastructure and technology can spur a rebound.
By Luis Montestruque • Feb. 17, 2021 -
SonderBruce. (2017). "I-5 southbound traffic approaching Downtown Seattle" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
The system of GHG emissions reporting is broken, experts say
As the media points fingers at cities for underreporting carbon emissions, some argue the blame should instead be placed on a lack of guidance.
By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 11, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Lawmakers vs. regulators: The fight over Arizona’s zero-emissions mandate
Conservatives say the Arizona Corporation Commission's proposed zero-carbon mandate oversteps its constitutional authority while defenders say the legal debate is an excuse to impede the state's climate fight.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 11, 2021 -
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Opinion
Five reasons why city managers should put utility vehicles to work
With their versatility and reliability, UTVs are the perfect vehicle to help keep a city or county running smoothly.
By Eric Organ • Feb. 10, 2021 -
Auto industry embraces Biden’s electrification efforts
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation said it will work with the administration on an electrification program to bring all automakers "under a unified set of common requirements."
By Robert Walton • Feb. 10, 2021 -
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Security flaws enabled Tampa-area water utility hack
Authorities found poor security hygiene — weak passwords and an outdated operating system — played a role in the hack.
By Samantha Schwartz • Updated Feb. 12, 2021 -
US could derail decarbonization without equitable policies: report
Decarbonization is technically and financially feasible, but government must ensure the coming economic transition is just and fair to all, experts said.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 4, 2021 -
As GM gives ‘huge’ boost to EVs, states vary in advancing supportive policies
Washington lawmakers are considering legislation to ban the sale of internal combustion light duty vehicles by 2030, and others are setting 2035 goals.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 3, 2021 -
Seattle mayor approves updated energy code
Mayor Jenny Durkan signed the updates into law, dubbing the city's building energy code as "among the strongest in the nation."
By Kristin Musulin • Updated Feb. 12, 2021 -
Barton, Ben. (2017). "Downtown Houston" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Houston, Uber and BP partner to aid EV transition for drivers
The trio will explore the deployment of BP's rapid charging electric vehicle (EV) stations throughout Houston, aiming to support the city's EV adoption goals and plans for an equitable charging network.
By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Boston kicks off community choice electricity program, aiming to surpass state’s renewables requirement
Starting Monday, the Massachusetts capital becomes a key East Coast adopter of a locally-driven utility model championed in major California and Ohio cities — its latest effort toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
By Maria Rachal • Updated Feb. 2, 2021 -
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Fleet electrification can have ‘outsized influence’ on EV adoption: RMI
Electrification will require a fundamental business restructuring, but if executed poorly "can be a series of very costly errors," according to a new report from Rocky Mountain Institute.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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Biden’s Day One actions signal hope for climate, energy sectors
President Joe Biden marked his first day in office by taking steps to rejoin the Paris climate accord, along with signing a flurry of executive orders.
By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 21, 2021 -
Q&A
Honolulu’s resilience officer outlines path to carbon neutrality
Chief Resilience Officer Matthew Gonser discussed Honolulu's first Climate Action Plan and the creative way local leaders tackled tough climate conversations with local residents.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 21, 2021
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