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Andrea Fox

Editor, Gov1

Andrea Fox is Editor of Gov1.com and Senior Editor at Lexipol. She is based in Massachusetts.

LATEST ARTICLES
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Energy
Conn.'s Clean Energy Plan: 250 MW, Millions in City Revenues, Thousands of Jobs
Selections for Connecticut’s Clean Energy RFP include 52 MW of fuel cell, 200 MW of offshore wind and upwards of 4,000 jobs.
December 26, 2019 04:10 AM
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Andrea Fox
Community Engagement
Report: Zero Trust Security Empowers Customer-Driven Development
A Forrester Consulting study found Zero Trust Security gives security professionals confidence to move forward on customer-driven experiences.
December 26, 2019 04:10 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Emergency Management
Tiny Power: Hybrid Microgrid Aids Rural Puerto Rico, Alaskan Arctic
A hybrid microgrid kit in a shipping container offers a reliable, renewable power source in rural areas devastated by emergencies or needing to offset diesel usage.
December 26, 2019 04:10 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Emergency Management
8 myths: Why residents fail to prepare for coastal disasters
A handbook for homeowner’s demystifies why residents are complacent about preparing for coastal disasters and provides guidance on property protection
December 26, 2019 04:10 AM
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Andrea Fox
Community Development
Toronto Funds Residential Building Efficiency Retrofit Projects
Through two loan programs, the city of Toronto is funding residential building efficiency retrofit projects, reducing GHGs and saving residents money.
December 26, 2019 04:10 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Energy
3 Ways Cities Can Keep Energy Management Simple
Energy management is demanding, but cities can help keep it simple with smart meters, effective reporting and by encouraging day-to-day strategies to conserve energy.
December 26, 2019 04:10 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Sustainability
Ypsilanti’s Solar-Powered Fire Station to Save City $6K Per Year
The relatively low cost solar-powered fire station project is expected to save the city of Ypsilanti, Michigan, more than $6,000 in energy costs annually.
December 26, 2019 04:10 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Sustainability
There’s an Enzyme That Eats Plastic Bottles
Plastic bottles are recycled at low rates globally, so researchers are working with an enzyme that breaks down PET for large-scale use in waste management.
December 26, 2019 04:10 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Sustainability
Research: 6 in 10 Americans See Climate Change Effects Locally
A recent national survey found that the majority of Americans see evidence of climate change effects locally, while many said it’s affected their lives.
December 26, 2019 04:10 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Public Safety
This Afterschool Partnership Teaches Students Self-Reliance in 5 States + D.C.
The just keep livin Foundation is an afterschool partnership that supports 70+ teachers and 2,500+ students in making positive life choices.
December 26, 2019 04:10 AM
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Andrea Fox
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