What Works Cities' Simone Brody on innovation, data and 'celebrating the best'

Smart Cities Dive caught up with Brody to learn about What Works Cities' newest certification process and how higher levels of government can learn from city development. 

By Jackie Snow • June 1, 2017

High cost of smart water meters keeps adoption rates low

While a regular analog meter costs about $25 on average, smart water meters can cost around $180 per home, according to DC Water.

By Jackie Snow • June 1, 2017

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

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In this Finnish neighborhood, residents can experience efficient living 25/7

Smart Kalasatama in Helsinki, Finland is finding ways to give an hour a day back to its residents.

By Jackie Snow • May 31, 2017

More than 30 states embrace grid modernization, new policy tracker finds

A new quarterly report from the folks who brought you "50 States of Solar" aims to chronicle grid modernization initiatives across the U.S.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 31, 2017

Vermont utility offers $1,200 electric vehicle rebate

The offer is open to all residential and commercial customers, and would also help the city of Burlington meet a goal of becoming energy neutral. 

By Robert Walton • May 31, 2017

Updated: Trump will pull US out of Paris climate accord, reports say

The details of the withdrawal will reportedly be worked out by a small group of White House officials, including EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. 

By Gavin Bade • May 30, 2017

DOE lab embarks on 2 projects to help California hit 'zero net energy' residential goal

The state wants all new residential buildings to be energy-neutral by 2020.

By Robert Walton • May 30, 2017

Better Buildings Initiative reaches $1.9B in total energy, cost savings

Organizations that have signed on to the U.S. Department of Energy program are on track to reduce their energy consumption by 20% by 2020.

By Mary Tyler March • May 24, 2017

Brattle: Wider electrification key to averting both climate change and utility death spiral

Tapping into power demand from EVs and electrified heating can help the utility industry thrive as it pushes the economy toward deep decarbonization, the consultancy says. 

By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017

New York Gov. Cuomo plans 19 MW microgrid in the state capital

The gas-powered microgrid will provide backup power for the 90-acre Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza in Albany.

By Peter Maloney • May 23, 2017

Growing interest in electric vehicles spurs Pennsylvania PUC review

The Public Utilities Commission wants to know what kinds of tariff designs might help establish clear rules for third-party electric vehicle charging stations as part of the review. 

By Robert Walton • May 22, 2017

Sunrun CEO: 'Long-term growth rate' for residential solar still strong

Lynn Jurich sought to restore confidence at the GTM Solar Summit this week after the residential solar market slowed year-over-year for the first time in Q1.

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 18, 2017

8 city mobile apps driving citizen engagement

Many major cities have leveraged smartphones to communicate about everything from pets to potholes.

By Jackie Snow • May 18, 2017

In a retrofitted semi-truck, an interactive 'energy lab' highlights the future of microgrids

An exhibit on wheels, developed by Siemens, offers tools for users to learn about various energy infrastructure that can benefit cities.

By Jackie Snow • May 18, 2017

How Indiana Michigan Power helps C&I customers bring their flexibility to market

Key to the continued success of the utility's emergency DR program will be adapting to coming changes in PJM capacity auctions.

By Robert Walton • May 17, 2017

World Future Council report suggests 'building blocks' to reach 100% renewable energy

According to the report, more than 300 cities have committed to 100% renewable energy as of late 2016.

By Jackie Snow • May 17, 2017

Electric vehicles can be grid assets or liabilities. How utilities plan will decide.

New communications protocols and time-varying rates are needed to help utilities managing EV charging, a new SEPA paper argues.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 17, 2017

ACEEE: 32 cities improve energy efficiency score; Boston tops list

Boston, New York and Seattle topped the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's biannual scorecard that ranks 51 U.S. cities on energy-saving efforts.

By Kristin Musulin , Jackie Snow • May 16, 2017

Are energy-efficient building technologies reaching their stride?

Thirty or so years from now, building technologies may look as basic and antiquated as a Commodore 64 PC does when compared to smartphones.

By Tom Machinchick • May 16, 2017

Tesla, Green Mountain Power roll out $15/month BTM battery program

Customers of Green Mountain Power can have backup power for their entire home at a relatively low price, thanks to Tesla's software and battery improvements.

By Robert Walton • May 16, 2017

Duke's truck-stop electrification project could mean big fuel savings

By allowing up to two dozen rigs to plug in at a North Carolina truck stop, Duke's project will help save 25,000 gallons fuel annually.

By Robert Walton • May 15, 2017

Secure communications for critical infrastructure? There's a network for that

Private network service provider Full Spectrum recently announced plans to deploy a nationwide wireless data service for mission critical communications.

By Jackie Snow • May 11, 2017

Storage developer Sunverge pairs up with PetersenDean for energy storage offering

PetersenDean will pair Sunverge's energy management platform with its rooftop solar arrays to help customers curtail bills and provide backup power. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 11, 2017

Draining the swamp: How DC is remaking its water treatment system

The nation's capital wants to eliminate combined sewer overflows with 18 miles of new tunnels and green infrastructure programs.

By Jackie Snow • May 10, 2017

Tesla announces it will open pre-orders for solar roof shingles today

The news comes a little later than expected as the electric car maker continues its foray into residential rooftop solar.

By Hallie Busta • May 10, 2017