Pittsburgh's smart garbage cans help streamline public works

By installing more than 1,200 smart cans, the city faces an estimated $1.54 million in savings annually. 

By Jason Plautz • July 22, 2019

Cincinnati to add more EVs to its city fleet

The city is also engaging in programs to increase citizens' awareness of and exposure to EVs through partnerships with local and regional bodies.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 18, 2019

Berkeley, CA sets historic law banning natural gas from new buildings

Berkeley is the first U.S. city to pass such a measure, designed to curb GHG emissions and prepare new buildings for electric infrastructure.

By Kristin Musulin • July 18, 2019

Rockefeller grant to tackle 'energy poverty' in emerging economies

Four universities split the $3.8 million grant to use data to predict electricity demand in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. 

By Jason Plautz • July 17, 2019

Can NYC's power grid handle impending heat waves?

An outage at a substation on Saturday left New York City in darkness for five hours. Utility company Con Edison warns it could happen again.

By Jason Plautz • July 16, 2019

Transitioning US to 100% renewables by 2030 will cost $4.5 trillion

The 2030 target would put the U.S. on an extremely accelerated installation path, with more annual capacity buildout over each of the next 11 years "than what has been installed collectively over the past two decades," a report says.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 1, 2019

Volkswagen launches EV car-sharing program

WeShare consists of entirely electric vehicles, a rarity in car-sharing programs, and doesn't require users to drop off vehicles at fixed locations.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 28, 2019

EPA issues Clean Power Plan replacement as coal bailout remains sidelined

"Fossil fuels will continue to be a key part of the energy mix," EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said at a press conference Wednesday.

By Robert Walton • June 19, 2019

Study: Bitcoin mining has carbon footprint comparable to Kansas City, MO

Cities have embraced Bitcoin and other blockchain technology as a way to handle everything from real estate transactions to vehicle communications.

By Jason Plautz • June 17, 2019

Utility, EV coalition calls for 50% transportation energy reduction by 2050

The 50x50 Transportation Commission laid out more than three dozen policy recommendations, calling for stronger funding in electric vehicle infrastructure, among other things.

By Robert Walton • June 14, 2019

Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes: How utilities are preparing for a summer of storms

Man-made electric grids are no match for natural disasters, so utilities are putting increasing focus on speeding recovery times.

By Robert Walton • June 7, 2019

Are cities the Green New Deal's most viable frontier?

New York City and Los Angeles want to put a local spin on the national version — though the plans may be tricky to replicate.

By Chris Teale • June 3, 2019

GM, Bechtel plan thousands of fast charging stations across US

Construction on the first installations is scheduled to begin later this year, with stations concentrated in dense, urban environments.

By Robert Walton • May 29, 2019

Detroit sues LED bulb manufacturer over dimmed streetlights

The lawsuit against Leotek Electronics USA says the city's Public Lighting Authority "expects a system-wide failure of Leotek's luminaires in the short-term," which could put the city's revitalization efforts at risk. 

By Jason Plautz • May 9, 2019

How VR, 5G and P3s can enhance local hurricane preparedness

Venture Smarter director Rhonda Binda highlighted how the emergence of new tech and collaborative opportunities are helping cities boost resiliency in the face of natural disasters.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 8, 2019

EVgo commits to powering chargers with 100% renewable energy

The electric vehicle charging network said it will rely on wind and solar energy, becoming the first in the United States to make such a commitment.

By Chris Teale • May 8, 2019

Smart lighting: Gateway to the smart city

These days, every city wants to be "smart." But what is smart?

May 7, 2019

Seattle passes EV readiness requirements

New buildings with off-street parking like a garage must have charging infrastructure under a proposal championed by Mayor Jenny Durkan.

By Jason Plautz • May 2, 2019

It's the 'largest brake' on greenhouse gases, but we're not pushing hard enough

Numbers show that in the U.S., and across much of the world, we've made big progress on energy efficiency in the past few decades, proving that we can do more with less.

By Jason Hartke • May 2, 2019

NYC passes sweeping 'Climate Mobilization Act'

The legislation calls for cutting buildings emissions, installing green roofs and moving the city toward shutting its 24 gas-fired power plants.

By Chris Teale • April 22, 2019

EVgo debuts Autocharge technology

The platform will recognize registered electric vehicles and initiate automatic charging. It is set to be rolled out nationwide by year's end.

By Jason Plautz • April 16, 2019

Bipartisan group of lawmakers propose extending tax credits for electric, fuel cell vehicles

U.S. EV sales increased by more than 80% in 2018, but advocates say the market is still ramping up and tax credits remain key to that momentum.

By Robert Walton • April 11, 2019

Grid modernization is the best new deal

A Grid Modernization Act could accomplish many of the Green New Deal's goals by improving public health, creating jobs, spurring innovation and making our communities more resilient.

By Hon. Dennis McGinn and Roger Sorkin • April 10, 2019

Report: Los Angeles is top city for US solar use

After years of rapid growth, the U.S. now has enough solar to power one in 11 homes, according to Environment America.

By Jason Plautz • April 9, 2019

'It ain't about shiny stuff': A look inside Panasonic's Smart City Showcase

The Denver operation covers a full city block and includes initiatives around connected vehicles, power generation, mobility and workforce housing.

By Chris Teale • April 2, 2019