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.
The Trump budget promised to make deep environmental cuts across the Federal government, and the impact on Colorado workers could be huge.
Update on how Congress is dealing with underfunded coal miner pensions and healthcare, guaranteed by the Krug-Lewis Agreement of 1946.
The first carbon sequestration deal by an Alaska Native corp. preserves 62,000 acres, keeping coal in the ground to turn a cap-and-trade profit.
400 kilowatts of solar electricity from two Denver Community Solar Gardens will soon be used to power 16 city-owned locations
City officials are testing a new technology at the Lakewood Wastewater Treatment Plant to reduce sanitary and combined sewer overflows during heavy rain
Despite record heat, drought-conscious Californians managed to slash urban water use by 27% in June
The Tarrant Regional Water District was awarded $440 million in low-interest loans by the Texas Water Development Board for a 150-mile pipeline
The White House is unveiling a sweeping effort to increase access to solar power—particularly in low-income communities
In California, more than one-third of Dublin San Ramon Services District customers use water consumption alerts to conserve
“What are the countries with the highest renewable energy generation (by percent of energy use)? What factors lead to being able to rely so much on renewables?”
New carbon-capturing technology is able to suck CO2 out of thin air, on a massive, industrial scale
LED lighting helps cities improve the quality of their illumination by reducing the amount of energy and money spent on maintaining street lighting systems
The Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously to pull the $55 million trigger to revamp and reactivate its long mothballed desalination plant
City of Cologne to be first city in the state of Minnesota to use community solar for 100 percent of electric energy needs
A study by Arizona State University shows that white roofs can deflect sunlight into the atmosphere, changing cloud cover and reducing rain
More than half of the city’s energy needs are being supplied by solar
They estimate saving $6 million on energy over the next 20 years
The report examines how counties are improving transportation, water and energy infrastructure with technology to provide efficient and effective services
Philadelphia City Council passed legislation last week that would provide water bill collections protections for the city’s low-income residents
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