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Coordination and targeted investment will be key to the future of low-carbon cities.
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A surprising state dominates the list of municipalities shifting to renewable energy.
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Cities make up 78 percent of the world's energy use, but many are still fossil fuel-fired. This CDP infographic unearths coal in surprising places.
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A tech entrepreneur makes the case for turning a massive redevelopment project into an exemplar of smart city thinking.
by David Hill
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Kodiak Island was spending $7 million a year on 2.8 million gallons of diesel. Now, the Alaska island gets its energy from wind and hydro power.
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For Bloomfield, a fresh energy strategy can create jobs and resilience, with promise for Main Streets across the nation.
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Island living often comes at a high price when it comes to energy. Just off the coast of Rhode Island, tiny Block Island is in providing an example of why that doesn't have to be the case.
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The sharing economy and radical changes in the way we buy energy are breaking the stranglehold on private infrastructure and opening new possibilities for urban sustainability.
by Greg Kats
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Clean energy advocates see a big opening to bring power to the world's estimated 2 billion people living in 'energy poverty' or without electricity. But energy incumbents aren't likely to willingly give up potential customers.
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Private and public entities collaborate to build resiliency for critical infrastructure and contribute to the goals of a truly smart city.
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A city known for oil and social iniquity is becoming a juggernaut in the realm of clean energy and sustainable development.
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A nagging emphasis on 'short-termism,' tight funding and pressure to achieve sustainability at scale are pushing cities to seek new types of coordination with businesses.
by Laura McCamy
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The California city is betting on new environmental targets and equitable economic development, along with smart cities technology from companies like Philips, as part of a first-of-its-kind sustainability framework.
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The American South isn’t exactly known as a bastion of sustainability, but Atlanta is looking to lead the way toward widespread regional change — a role it has played historically.
by Mike Hower
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The integrated utility services model is part of Fort Collins Utilities’ success. Here’s how it works.
by James Mandel
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A new study suggests that dry-cooled, concentrated solar in the built environment could be the next wave in harvesting the sun’s energy.
by Bobby Magill
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Weather shocks like Hurricane Sandy have pushed real estate developers in major markets like New York City and Chicago to find new ways to pay for housing that can stand up to a volatile climate.
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The Colorado city’s government and municipal utility are spearheading not just a “20 by 2020” goal, but an impressive “80 by 2030” goal as well.
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Focus on five key transportation areas could save the nation $1 trillion, 2 billion barrels of gasoline and 1 gigaton of carbon emissions — per year.
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It's time to confront the thorny issue of who gets access to solar power — and who benefits financially from renewable energy.
by Jorge Madrid
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Chicago's CSO describes the Windy City's comprehensive strategy for improving sustainability and resilience.
by Mike Hower
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As Western nations seek renewable energy retrofits, developing countries are exploring forward-thinking ways to build solar power into communities just now gaining access to electricity.
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The sun-drenched South invites the solar PV to make itself at home, preferably before federal subsidies might expire in 2016.
by Bobby Magill
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See how the combined strengths of governments, businesses and non-profits are addressing some of the world’s social and environmental problems.
by Mike Hower
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Evolving our outdated utilities will take more than updating the infrastructure. It requires a shift in how we present and price these vital services.