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.
By 2020, SolarReserve’s solar thermal plant will power the South Australia government at a max. of $78 per MWH for 20 years and create 700 jobs.
A wastewater treatment facility in Gresham, Ore., went beyond net zero energy consumption within 10 years after beginning the journey.
U.S. Court of Appeals ruled EPA Secretary Pruitt lacked authority to delay methane pollution rules on Big Energy, and has ordered agency enforcement.
Santa Fe Irrigation District customers cut water use by a total of 42% in May 2015 compared to the same period in 2013
The center works to expand the clean technology industry in the state, and is helping to fund the energy institute’s forthcoming Worcester incubator
The city released its 2015 Greenworks Philadelphia Progress Report highlighting sustainability projects and achievements throughout the community
ConnectHome will link 270,000 households, and 200,000 children, with broadband access in 28 communities
Since hitting a record-low water level two years ago, Lake Michigan is replenishing at an unprecedented rate, rising more than 3 feet since January 2013
New research shows active populations create successful cities
The 9,000 LED streetlights will focus light directly downward on the streets and sidewalks, helping to eliminate light pollution
“Why is there so much opposition to plastic bag bans?”
The Middletown Town council voted unanimously to approve the record plan for a combination data center and natural gas co-generation power plant
Leaders from more than half the states in the country have now weighed in on lawsuits that seek to halt a recent federal clean water rule
The report quantifies the differences in health, infrastructure and ecosystem impacts under the two scenarios
The grassroots movement aims to engage local residents in campaigns to boost sustainability and economic growth by nurturing community resilience
Rain gardens are effective in filtering storm water and allowing it to infiltrate the soil, rather than bringing pollutants into large bodies of water
Los Angeles property owners win access to financing seismic strengthening, energy-related and water conservation improvements with approval of new program
Owners of large multifamily buildings could save a collective $350 million annually with a $2.1 billion investment in efficiency projects, a report shows
“In the U.S. energy system, what can the government do to best enable the use of new clean energy technologies?”
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