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.

Miami-Dade County created a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program that has already seen $20M in property owner applications for energy improvements. We detail the County’s public-private partnership and its new Clean Energy Green Corridor.
A new middle school in Lumber Bridge, NC, may be the first school in the U.S. to generate surplus energy. Read inside about the district’s green building strategy, how they aim to save $35M the various steps taken to achieve those results.
Three school districts in Ohio have teamed up to purchase natural gas together for their school buses. The expected savings from group purchasing are thirty percent. We detail this collaborative strategy and how the schools are expanding it beyond fuel
The time has come for electric vehicles in EMS
Hawaiian Electric President Shelee Kimura acknowledged the company’s downed power line cause the first fire
Orlando will begin testing two driverless buses that will run daily on traditional bus routes
South Pasadena will lease 20 Teslas for a minimum of five years for various duties such as patrol, administration and detective work
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Novato Chief Bill Tyler said officials will work to ensure the facility has ample notification and warning systems to quickly stop potential fires from spreading
GO Virginia was created in 2016 by state lawmakers to administer grants from the Virginia Growth and Opportunity Fund
Under the Transportation and Climate Initiative, transportation emissions are projected to decline by up to 25% from 2022 to 2032.
American Electric Power Company will install the new LED smart lights as part of a pilot project
It’s a story of climate change, a housing crisis and an aging power system that, like much of the U.S. infrastructure, has fallen into disrepair.