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.
America’s leading solar cities are those that have adopted strong pro-solar public policies, according to the PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center.
Pacific Power, Drive Oregon and partners are testing a peer to peer electric car sharing pilot to assist lower-income residents in Northeast Portland.
The Trump Administration wants to delay court decisions on EPA’s Clean Power Plan, but the Supreme Court requires the agency to regulate carbon emissions.
The flowering reefer industry is sucking up energy, and the city has no efficiency plans in place to mitigate the problem
A new report suggests energy agencies are consistenly underselling solar PV production
As Pacific Ocean temperatures warm and trade winds shift, federal scientists say the El Nino weather event could be one of the strongest on record
More than 6,000 cities have signed up to go further than EU climate targets. Copenhagen, Bristol and Växjö are leading the way
The final Clean Power Plan is designed to strengthen the fast-growing trend toward cleaner and lower-polluting American energy
Millions of Californians are increasingly turning to gray water — from the clothes washer, shower or bathroom sink — to keep trees and plants hydrated
Missouri has to continue to plant strong roots in the green economy
Read what other issues are concerning energy experts outside of global warming
Diminished drinking supplies, reduced crop yields and economic downturn are among the threats drought-stricken counties may face
Experts are optimistic solar power can eventually compete with traditional energy source
To curb additional losses, farmers continue to do their part by increasing efficiency as they’ve done for years
The study includes the first nationwide map of water usage for hydraulic fracturing
Iowa has been identified nationally as a state with a high percentage of pay-as-you-throw waste programs
Grants will allow Green Communities to advance clean energy goals for their municipalities
Alabama Power Company is absent from the growing ranks of utilities in the South that are investing in affordable solar power to capture savings
A recent increase in intense, sudden storms poses a threat to Japan’s capitol – one that the city’s flood protection systems may not be able to manage
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