Residents' climate anecdotes to inform San Diego resilience plan

Following hazard vulnerability assessments, the city is nearing a resilience draft plan focused on wildfires, sea level rise, extreme heat and flooding.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 19, 2021

Power sector experts fight misinformation around Texas outages

Operators will often prepare for peak loads based on historical data, but those forecasts can be less predictable under a changing climate, one expert said.

By Catherine Morehouse • Feb. 18, 2021

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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.

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The system of GHG emissions reporting is broken, experts say

As the media points fingers at cities for underreporting carbon emissions, some argue the blame should instead be placed on a lack of guidance.

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 11, 2021

Lawmakers vs. regulators: The fight over Arizona's zero-emissions mandate

Conservatives say the Arizona Corporation Commission's proposed zero-carbon mandate oversteps its constitutional authority while defenders say the legal debate is an excuse to impede the state's climate fight.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 11, 2021

Security flaws enabled Tampa-area water utility hack

Authorities found poor security hygiene — weak passwords and an outdated operating system — played a role in the hack. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Updated Feb. 12, 2021

Senate confirms former North Carolina regulator Regan as head of EPA

Michael Regan had pledged to take a "clean slate" approach when determining how to take on the Clean Power Plan versus the Affordable Clean Energy Act.

By Catherine Morehouse • Updated March 11, 2021

US could derail decarbonization without equitable policies: report

Decarbonization is technically and financially feasible, but government must ensure the coming economic transition is just and fair to all, experts said.

By Emma Penrod • Feb. 4, 2021

Boston kicks off community choice electricity program, aiming to surpass state's renewables requirement

Starting Monday, the Massachusetts capital becomes a key East Coast adopter of a locally-driven utility model championed in major California and Ohio cities — its latest effort toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

By Maria Rachal • Updated Feb. 2, 2021

New SUMC CEO ponders mobility sector's 'moment of inflection'

Benjamin de la Peña, who recently became CEO of the Shared-Use Mobility Center, discussed pandemic-fueled mobility opportunities and his unfinished business as the Seattle DOT's former innovation chief.

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 28, 2021

Biden orders aim to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035

In total, the president signed three executive orders all aimed at placing the climate crisis at the center of his administration. 

By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 28, 2021

Uber pitches ride-sharing as a public transit mode

As the role of public transportation evolves amid COVID-19 recovery, Uber Transit has laid the foundation for an integrated, multi-modal transportation network of the future.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 26, 2021

Biden's Day One actions signal hope for climate, energy sectors

President Joe Biden marked his first day in office by taking steps to rejoin the Paris climate accord, along with signing a flurry of executive orders.

By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 21, 2021

Honolulu's resilience officer outlines path to carbon neutrality

Chief Resilience Officer Matthew Gonser discussed Honolulu's first Climate Action Plan and the creative way local leaders tackled tough climate conversations with local residents. 

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 21, 2021

Biden advisor: US 'lost critical time' in climate change fight

National Economic Council Director-Designate Brian Deese said reentering the Paris agreement will be a top priority of Biden's administration, but more must be done to curb emissions.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 13, 2021

Walsh confirmed as labor secretary, resigns as Boston mayor

The leader with union roots was approved by a Senate vote Monday, with Kim Janey taking over as the first Black and first woman mayor of Boston.

By Katie Clarey • Updated March 23, 2021

MA Gov Baker signs climate legislation, eyes net-zero 2050 target

The bill sets a statewide net zero limit on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, codifies environmental justice provisions into state law and includes new renewable energy targets and efficiency standards. 

By Robert Walton • Updated March 29, 2021

7 mobility startups to watch in 2021

These startups offer compelling solutions to the range of challenges the pandemic has introduced to U.S. cities. 

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 5, 2021

The smart city news that shaped 2020

Smart Cities Dive identified 20 stories detailing the prevalent and groundbreaking trends that influenced a year like no other.

Jan. 4, 2021

Federal stimulus includes wind, solar tax credit extensions

The omnibus bill includes several provisions from the Senate's American Energy Innovation Act and the House's companion bill, marking the first time energy policy has been comprehensively updated in 13 years.

By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 22, 2020

Consumers want curbside, outdoor dining to stay in 2021: survey

Demand for restaurants is high, with 83% of adults saying they are not eating on the premises at restaurants as often as they would like.

By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 22, 2020

Clean energy groups applaud pick of former Michigan Gov. Granholm for DOE head

Granholm is known for staunchly supporting the automotive industry — which observers say could be an asset as the new administration attempts to boost the adoption of electric vehicles.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 18, 2020

5 ways smart infrastructure shapes communities for the better

From improved transportation to data-driven decisions, smart cities are using technology to raise the bar for the world of tomorrow.

By Forrest Senti • Dec. 18, 2020

Biden taps North Carolina DEQ Secretary Regan for EPA

Under Michael Regan's watch at the DEQ, Duke Energy agreed to the largest coal ash cleanup in U.S. history.

By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 18, 2020

California tops ACEEE energy efficiency scorecard

This is the first report since 2010 that Massachusetts has not held the No. 1 spot, falling to second as California "continued to set the pace in energy savings."

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 17, 2020

11 experts predict what will shape smart cities in 2021

From electrification to digital twins and the "15-minute city," respondents shared a wide variety of trends to watch in the new year.

By Kristin Musulin , Cailin Crowe , Chris Teale • Dec. 15, 2020