Energy

Energy management is critical for local and state government agencies, focusing on sustainable practices, efficient resource utilization, and the transition to renewable energy sources. Governments play a crucial role in developing and implementing energy policies that reduce carbon emissions, lower costs, and ensure a reliable energy supply for their communities. This directory provides articles on energy, including discussions on related topics like SafeGov, which explores broader strategies for protecting communities from today’s threats.

Ohio State University’s energy management plan will fund an estimated $11 million per year to ensure 3,500 low-income students get free tuition.
A new California gas tax costs 12 cents per gallon and 20 cpg for diesel. Cities announce street repairs while businesses and workers express operations costs concerns.
From police vehicles to utility trucks, local governments are staying ahead of the curve when it comes to electric vehicle fleets.
A NASA study assesses the urbanization impacts for the U.S. and finds the presence of vegetation is an essential factor in limiting urban heating.
California’s publicly owned utilities (POUs) play a critical role in helping their customers save electricity and lower their energy bills.
FRA will award $10 million in competitive grant funding to improve highway-rail grade crossings and track along routes that transport energy products
Mayor Eduardo Paes reports that Rio de Janeiro has made progress ahead of 135 other cities with a Compact of Mayors commitment
A “net-zero” school that promises to produce as much energy as it consumes opened its doors after four years of planning and construction
The Village of Island Park was awarded a $1.8M federal grant to fund the first phase of a project to upgrade the Village’s municipal storm drainage system
Many cities are experimenting with new infrastructure projects to better weather through the risks of climate change
Chicago’s Beta City Initiative plans to make the city more tech friendly to local startups and out-of-state tech companies
Electric vehicles of all types can now get a quick charge at Richmond’s Main Street Station parking lot
A consortium project could help Ogdensburg generate more than 90 percent of its municipal power from solar panels saving millions over the next 25 years
Aspen is one of three U.S. cities to run on 100 percent renewable energy, according to members of the city’s environmental and project departments
The energy assistance programs will help low-income households meet energy costs, with a focus on services to enable participants to become self sufficient
The grants provide up to 80 percent of operating costs for state pipeline regulators that agree to inspect intrastate pipelines on PHMSA’s behalf
Officials say the Secaucus Municipal Utilities Authority has been awarded a $100,000 federal grant for a new generator at its waste water treatment facility
Atlanta leads the country with 100 million square feet of building space committed to reducing energy and water usage
Biloxi officials have approved a plan to create a perpetual fund with its $4.1 million settlement from the BP oil spill