Report: PVC pipe most sustainable for water, sewage systems

PVC does not corrode often and is difficult for pathogens to stick to, making it a material with a long operational life and few safety risks.

By Jackie Snow • June 22, 2017

Cornell Tech's Bloomberg Center aims for net-zero energy

The Morphosis-designed building on New York's Roosevelt Island will generate the energy needed to power its operations from on-campus sources.

By Hallie Busta • June 21, 2017

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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

Utilities in hot water: Realizing the benefits of grid-integrated water heaters

Water heaters offer storage capabilities at a fraction of the cost of batteries. The challenge is getting everyone a piece of the returns. 

By Herman K. Trabish • June 20, 2017

DSNY report highlights waste management, EV plans across Big Apple

The new report offers details on MTS construction, Fresh Kills closure, electric vehicle charging and other upcoming initiatives.

By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017

Nevada governor vetoes popular RPS, community solar bills

The renewable portfolio standard would have mandated 40% renewables by 2030 and included a carveout for energy storage. 

By Robert Walton • June 19, 2017

Apple issues $1B in green bonds in wake of US exiting Paris climate accord

The company said the second bond issuance affirms its commitment to sustainable projects and the Paris climate accord. 

By Peter Maloney • June 16, 2017

Nevada governor signs net metering bill

The bill restores net metering rates close to retail for rooftop solar customers, and three major solar developers will resume sales after pulling out last year. 

By Robert Walton • June 16, 2017

URBAN-X takes its smart city accelerator on a world tour

The Brooklyn-based company is looking for its third cohort of startups in 14 cities around the U.S., Canada and Europe.

By Jackie Snow • June 15, 2017

Intel, Bosch announce new real-time air monitoring tool

The Micro Climate Monitoring System can measure "criteria pollutants" in real-time, including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitric oxide.

By Jackie Snow • June 14, 2017

Rhode Island issues RFI for connected, autonomous vehicle tech

The Ocean State joins a growing group of states that are exploring smart highways and making other improvements to ready their roads for driverless cars.

By Mary Tyler March • June 14, 2017

Sacramento, CA approves $100M deal with Verizon for tech infrastructure

The plan, unanimously agreed on by the city council, will allow Verizon to place cell towers on existing utility poles.

By Jackie Snow • June 14, 2017

Will California's 100% renewables goal survive the political process?

With current clean energy goals in sight, liberal lawmakers are calling for the state to ratchet up its ambitions. But the state's utilities could prove a powerful roadblock.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 14, 2017

10 smart cities-related Twitter accounts to follow right now

Stay connected on social media by adding these informative accounts to your news feed.

By Kristin Musulin , Cody Boteler • June 13, 2017

PG&E-BMW pilot successfully deploys EVs as flexible grid resources

Throughout the pilot, PG&E dispatched 209 demand response events totaling 19,500 kilowatt-hours, utilizing the EV's flexible charging and a solar-plus-storage project. 

By Robert Walton • June 9, 2017

Pittsburgh CRO: Becoming a smart city is a 'process of continual improvement'

Grant Ervin, the city's sustainability leader, offered his reactions to President Trump's "Pittsburgh, not Paris" remarks and his insights on growing connectivity.

By Cody Boteler • June 8, 2017

How to build a smart city: Expert tips on where to start (and pitfalls to avoid)

Leaders from organizations like Nesta, Navigant, Connecthings and more offered advice on how to begin on the path to smart innovations.

By Jackie Snow • June 8, 2017

Drive-testing work reveals gaps in broadband coverage across Ohio

The gaps could potentially have a negative impact on public safety, according to Connected Nation. 

By Jackie Snow • June 8, 2017

Santa Barbara, CA becomes 30th city to pledge 100% clean energy

The move comes amid a wave of cities announcing increased support for clean energy following President Trump's decision to leave the Paris climate accord.

By Robert Walton • June 8, 2017

North Carolina solar reform bill easily clears House, moves to Senate

The "Competitive Energy Solutions" measure would allow utilities to competitively bid against independent developers for renewable energy projects and revise the state's net metering policy. 

By Robert Walton • June 8, 2017

California, China strike collaboration on clean energy technology

As President Trump pulls the United States out of the Paris climate accord, China has signaled it is willing to take a leading global role.

By Robert Walton • June 7, 2017

New report calls for 'Internet of Water' to increase sustainability

"...Integrating public water data is necessary to really see our nation's water for the first time," said Martin Doyle, director of the water policy program at the Nicholas Institute.

By Jackie Snow • June 7, 2017

US states, cities vow to uphold Paris climate accord goals

More than 12 states, industries and cities will push to meet the Paris climate goals in the wake of President Trump's decision to abandon the multi-national accord last week. 

By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017

North Carolina lawmakers embark on extensive energy policy reforms

The "Competitive Energy Solutions" proposal includes a competitive bidding process for solar developers and reform implementation of the federal Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act. 

By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017

Pruitt defends Paris decision, advocates fuel diversity in media lap

The EPA administrator reiterated his belief that plants need "solid hydrocarbons" onsite to ensure reliable power delivery. 

By Gavin Bade • June 5, 2017

US residential solar takes a dip as business models change

Demand is expected to pick back up in 2018, as major installers shift from leasing systems to selling them and utilities press for changes to incentives.

By Mary Tyler March • June 5, 2017