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

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Top 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive

From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

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

Florida Power & Light brings 4 new solar plants online, retires coal facility

The Florida utility also has four additional solar plants scheduled to enter service by March 1.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2018

Las Vegas pilot will test solar-powered information boards

The digital kiosks will offer transportation updates and other informative city-related content.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 8, 2018

Illinois announces master contracts for smart street lighting initiative

The effort is part of Gov. Bruce Rauner's push to make Illinois the "first smart state in the nation."

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 8, 2018

Hey, utilities, 5G is a thing

Utilities should not overlook the possibilities that a 5G network will open as they consider long-term networking plans.

By Richelle Elberg • Jan. 4, 2018

Smart building tech yields utility savings up to 18%

The study, which examined office and retail space, hotels and hospitals, found each segment has significant differences in smart technology adoption.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 3, 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. 

By 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. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2018

Siemens invests in developer of local blockchain-based energy trading

LO3 Energy, developer of the Brooklyn Microgrid, has closed out its series A funding round with an unspecified commitment from Siemens.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 3, 2018

Energy storage for renewables integration to reach $23B by 2026

Utility-scale and behind-the-meter storage applications are expected to show the strongest growth, with peak shaving and incentive programs driving the latter.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 2, 2018

Hawaii mayors commit to 100% renewable transportation by 2045

The four mayors signed respective proclamations in mid-December, marking Hawaii as the first U.S. state to set such a benchmark. 

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 26, 2017

New utility plan could put the brakes on fossil fuel power in Southern California

But the utility's plan isn't all carbon-free: it would seek bids for gas-fired generation under 55 MW for local reliability needs in Goletta, CA.

By Robert Walton • 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.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 21, 2017

Colorado opts in to FirstNet after exploring alternatives

The state had previously considered opting out of the nationwide emergency workers' communications network and using a private provider.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 21, 2017

California regulators approve $1B solar rebate plan for low-income residents

Landlords will apply for the SOMAH incentives, which are available on buildings that include at least five subsidized units for low-income residents.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 21, 2017

AT&T kicks off 'largest' 5G trial in Waco, TX

The trial will be rolled out at Magnolia Market, a shopping and lifestyle center that attracts 5,000 people daily.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 20, 2017

Austin Energy solar PPA could be lowest-priced in US, analysts say

GTM Research estimates a 150 MW solar contract signed last week could run as cheap as $21/MWh.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 20, 2017

EPA seeks comment on replacement for Clean Power Plan

The agency on Monday issued its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on how it should replace the Obama-era climate rules. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 18, 2017