NRDC, EEI pair up on 21 policy recommendations to grow clean energy

One group is a major environmental lobbyist and the other a powerful trade group representing investor-owned utilities that do not always see eye-to-eye. This marks a major step toward collaborating on environmental and clean energy issues. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 16, 2018

How universities' smart campuses resemble mini smart cities

From IoT devices, to CIOs and autonomous vehicles, smart campuses act as testbeds for innovation — much like smart cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 16, 2018

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: NYPA transforms utility maintenance with data-driven approach

The New York Power Authority's new monitoring and diagnostic approach may soon be used by utilities around the country.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 14, 2018

Energy tax credits in final budget deal passed by Congress

Despite previous opposition in the House, tax credits for nuclear energy, carbon capture and a variety of gas and renewable technologies are in the bill approved early Friday.

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 9, 2018

Energy tax credits included in Senate budget deal

Tax credit extensions for nuclear plants and a number of natural gas and renewable energy technologies are in a Senate budget deal, but are likely to face opposition in the House.

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 8, 2018

Tesla to outfit 50K Australian homes with solar+storage for 250 MW virtual power plant

The electric car company wants to build what it calls the world's largest virtual power plant that would harness 250 MW of solar power and 650 MWh of energy storage. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2018

Grid complexity is increasing exponentially. Is blockchain the answer?

As more distributed resources are connected to the grid, the size of energy transactions is shrinking while the volume explodes.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 4, 2018

San Francisco issues RFQ for citywide fiber network

Interim Mayor Mark Farrell said the project will "close the digital divide, ensure net neutrality, and create a truly fair and open internet in San Francisco."

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 2, 2018

Study: Miami ranks least energy-efficient US city

The study, which analyzed 15 major U.S. cities, claims that the least energy-efficient cities are most at risk of feeling the effects of climate change.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 1, 2018

New Orleans committee unveils plan to explore smart city tech

The committee unanimously passed a resolution to open a utility docket and require Entergy New Orleans to develop a grid modernization plan.

By Kristin Musulin • 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.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 31, 2018

Smart Cities Council announces grant finalists, gives special grant to Puerto Rico

Winners will be announced in March, but Puerto Rico received an early grant to aid with rebuilding after Hurricane Maria.

By Katie Pyzyk • 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.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 30, 2018

California Gov. Brown outlines plan for 5M ZEVs by 2030

A new report from think tank Next 10 says the governor's goal "could be inhibited if charging infrastructure doesn't keep pace."

By Kristin Musulin • 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.  

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 29, 2018

EPA loosens Clean Air Act rules for major pollution sources

The agency is rescinding the "once in, always in" policy that made major pollution sources permanently subject to tougher emission control standards.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 26, 2018

Dallas adds 6 smart programs to 'Living Lab' corridor

The projects include public Wi-Fi, smart irrigation, smart parking and a mobility initiative with Toyota.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 24, 2018

Alaska's first electric bus hits the road in Anchorage

The four-month pilot will help determine how the bus fares in Alaska's winter weather.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 19, 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.

By 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.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 18, 2018

PG&E launches EV Charge Network program

The program will place thousands of EV chargers at condominiums, apartments and workplaces in Northern and Central California, including sites in disadvantaged communities.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 18, 2018

Joining climate fight, Los Angeles considers suit against oil giants

This immediately follows New York City's decision to divest its pension funds and sue five major oil companies for their impacts on global warming.  

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 17, 2018

SoCal Edison electric vehicle pilots focus on heavy-duty, fleet uses

To meet the state's carbon reduction goals, utility officials say California needs 7 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 16, 2018

Atlanta's first 'Smart Neighborhood' is under development

Homes in the neighborhood will have in-home battery energy storage and voice control features, among other features.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 12, 2018

Ohio regulators approve Amazon/AEP discount rate arrangement for data centers

The arrangement will provide Amazon subsidiary Vadata a 10-year discount for its data centers operating in Ohio.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 11, 2018