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 city of Flint, Michigan, is getting heavy state and national attention and much-needed assistance as it deals with a drinking water crisis that began after officials switched water source in 2014 while under state financial management, and the tap water became contaminated with lead
Laws taking effect at the start of the new year show states diverging on some hot-button issues. The opposing directions in the states reflect a nation with increasingly polarized politics
The U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities on filed motions in support of the Clean Power Plan with the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington
Two cities in Ohio have added revenue to their general funds by leasing public-property space to cell phone companies. The revenue numbers, trends, research, legal opinions, a sample tower lease, and more are inside.
Cash-strapped Detroit is considering turning off half of its streetlights in sparsely populated areas to save money. Cities in California, Illinois and Colorado have already done the same. Details, pros, cons, research, and more are inside.
The city of Indianapolis has figured out how to generate revenue from its rooftops, not to mention great PR. Extensive details are inside, as are resources to assist cities and towns in considering similar moves, including sample RFPs, reports, studies, and “key considerations.”
The Norman, Oklahoma, City Council recently adopted an Alternative Fuel Program as an alternative to high fuel prices. The city expects to save more than $50,000 per year, which will increase as the city’s fleet increasingly moves to natural gas.
Using a grant from the federal Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG) program, the city of Omaha, Nebraska, has created a Comprehensive Energy Management Plan.
Lancaster, California, has plans for public-private partnerships (“PPPs”) that will invest more than $140 million on renewable energy programs for residents, businesses, schools, medical and municipal facilities.
The new ARC POWER grants focus on economic growth in agriculture, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, technology and construction.
TechHire Eastern Kentucky, a grant-funded partnership, is training unemployed miners in coal country to code and connecting them to tech jobs.
There are federal, state and NGO grants to help establish solar schools.
Step Up and Power Down is a community initiative inspiring local companies to adopt behavioral changes in the workplace
The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo Announce Winners of 2015 CommunityWINSSM Monetary Grants
Financing helps residents install drought-tolerant landscaping, water-efficient appliances, solar panels, energy-saving windows and more
Sustainable New Jersey is offering 12 municipalities throughout the state small grants to support sustainable solutions to everyday civic challenges
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