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.
Why the solar industry is concerned about national guidance that could affect widespread local investment in DER projects.
Chilean market gives solar the opportunity to undercut coal and all other technologies in setting record low electricity costs. But there is more to the story.
Sustainability
Get the quick-and-dirty on the nine major pieces that make wind turbines work.
Performance data show that street-sweeping programs are more economical than some environmental infrastructure investments
An MIT researcher provides an in-depth look at the future of solar power
The benefits of solar energy are fairly well-recognized, but not quite as well known is how cities can benefit by installing solar on their own buildings
The benefits of solar energy are fairly well-recognized, but not quite as well known is how cities can benefit by installing solar on their own buildings
Oklahoma cities and counties can no longer ban hydraulic fracturing or other oil and gas operations within their boundaries under a bill signed into la
NASA released data showing how temperature and rainfall patterns may change through the year 2100 because of growing concentrations of greenhouse gases
Vancouver recently hit another smart growth milestone with upward-spiraling numbers of citizens freely choosing to walk, cycle, and ride public transit
Barry Greenfield discusses his latest trip to Nashville for another Gov1 roundtable event
New research suggests innovative wind technology can offer renewable energy sources in regions with and without strong gusts
Vancouver recently hit another smart growth milestone with upward-spiraling numbers of citizens freely choosing to walk, cycle, and ride public transit
Southeastern cities are taking charge of their futures by addressing the key contributor to climate change in their cities - the energy use of buildings
In Kentucky alone, more than a quarter of the coal-fired plants have already shut down, or are expected to in the next two years
Southeastern cities are taking charge of their futures by addressing the key contributor to climate change in their cities - the energy use of buildings
In Kentucky alone, more than a quarter of the coal-fired plants have already shut down, or are expected to in the next two years
Experts discuss different strategies to increase the competitiveness of the renewable energy market
