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.
Many cities are experimenting with new strategies to handle organic waste typically sourced from discarded food or plants - such as specialized recycling and biogas plants. However, new research suggests reducing the amount of organic waste created is more energy-efficient than turning the carbon material into energy sources
City energy improvements are guaranteed to create energy savings averaging 17 percent for all 14 buildings, with four of the buildings expected to cut their energy use by over 30 percent
The water quality management grants are being awarded by the Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program through the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) with funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency
The town of Danville, California, expects to save $4.4 million in energy costs over a 25-year period, by ostensibly leasing or “pre-paying” for four solar power arrays. Details, costs, savings, contacts, and more area inside.
The city of Hermosa Beach, California, has developed a sustainability plan that includes a building retrofitting and redevelopment ordinance, which aims to reduce net fossil fuel use to zero by 2030. Details, their action plan, and related research is inside.
The city of San Angelo, TX renovated its city hall to include multiple green solutions, which should net the city $50,000 in annual energy savings. Read about what they installed and learn how other cities around the country are approaching green facilities.
The mayor of Seattle, Mike McGinn, has announced a three-year pilot project to test an energy conservation concept known as “pay for performance.” Not only is the program quite possibly a first-in-the-nation, but the city intends to share results with other municipalities. Details and contact information for learning more are inside.
More than 100 cities in California have united to launch the nation’s largest “PACE” program, which will provide innovative financing for clean energy and water upgrades in commercial buildings. Details, action items, contacts, and more are inside.
Saving tens of thousands of dollars in the police department with anti-idling hardware and propane-powered cruisers is just the tip of the iceberg. Learn how Raleigh, North Carolina is at the leading edge of a city-wide sustainability program based on ROI.
A new research report claims that small, local, municipal utilities will drive the installation of “smart-grid” investments over the next five years. The implications for your city, and exclusive action items from the report’s author, are inside.
A unique program in St. George, Utah, provides residents with green power, tax credits, and an opportunity to own shares in solar infrastructure—without having to install panels o
By executive order, the mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee, has mandated that city departments reduce energy usage by 25 percent by 2020. Inside are details, targets, comps, and next s
The city of Norco, California, is considering a plant that would convert manure to energy, generating millions in revenue. The plan is a great example of how municipal leaders are harnessing liabilities to create opportunities.
A new study has found that the least efficient buildings in New York use three to five times the energy of more efficient buildings. The study has implications for cities around the
Cheyenne, Wyoming, is thinking about leasing city-owned property to a wind energy company, in return for about $2 million per year in royalties. Inside we look at pros, cons, lease arra
A German dairy town is producing literally three times the energy it uses, and has generated millions in revenue for a new school, gymnasium, municipal buildings, and more. How? Get th
The city of Wilmington, Delaware, is implementing a “greening” initiative that will save nearly $1 million every year, and will reduce greenhouse gas production by 13,000 metric tons annually. Details on their “self-perpetuating” fuel source, feasibility studies, and research on similar approaches in other communities, is inside.
The city of Dubuque, Iowa, is encouraging local businesses and property owners to make their buildings more energy efficient, and is putting money on the table. Can your city do the same? To learn more about Dubuque’s low-interest loan program, and ways you can replicate it in your own city, see inside.
The city of Boulder, Colorado, is contemplating the creation of a mandatory energy-efficiency program for companies in the commercial and industrial sector. Details, proposals, policy guides, frameworks, action plans, and more are inside.
