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Dentons Smart Cities: Community Engagement In Smart City Planning
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The Sierra Club has issued a case study report titled: Cities Are Ready for 100% Clean Energy.
New Report: How Cities Can Prosper With 100 Percent Clean Energy
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Over 70 cities across the globe have set targets to achieve 100 percent clean energy and made commitments to cut a billion tons of greenhouse gases by 2030. These trend-setting jurisdictions are found across the U.S. – underscoring that local leaders recognize the resiliency, cost-savings, job-creation, and pollution-reduction benefits clean energy investment provides. That said, making the… Keep reading →
Microgrids Should Be A Strong Component Of Resilient, Smart Cities
By Jason Abiecunas and Dave O’Connor | Black & Veatch
Modernizing power delivery – particularly in a time of rapidly expanding populations and rising costs of a reliable power supply – encompasses more than replacing old components with new. The investments will need to address integration of larger shares of renewable energy while delivering on higher levels of reliability and resilience that are demanded by… Keep reading →
Leaders Opting For Dual Paths To Smart City Development
By Mike Bossom & Gary Hawkins | Black & Veatch
Adoption of smart city initiatives appears to be dividing most city governments into two camps – those that opt for incremental add-on or pilot programs, and those that pursue some form of root-level master planning. There are advantages and disadvantages to each course. According to the 2016 Black & Veatch Strategic Directions: Smart City/Smart Utility… Keep reading →
Cities Are ‘Smartening Up’ For The Future With IoT
By Christopher Steele & Jennifer James
The Internet of Things (IoT) – the concept that all devices that can be connected will be connected – is starting to take root in cities in various parts of the globe. IoT is being used to better manage energy, water, transportation and safety – but what exactly does this look like in first-adopter cities?… Keep reading →
Cities Introduce Smart Programs In Divergent Manners
By Gordon Heft
Cities across the globe have followed multiple tracks in their quest to become “smart.” It isn’t a question of right or wrong. However, two key themes are emerging in their approach – either start with a pilot project that produces quick results, or undertake a comprehensive master plan that strategically lays out the coming years… Keep reading →
Adaptive Planning Opens Door To Real-Time Analytics And Strategic Assessments
By Martin Travers & John Chevrette
A more informed utility is a smarter utility. One way that utilities are getting more informed is the use of predictive analytics developed for Adaptive Planning solutions. As the concepts involved with Adaptive Planning are embraced by the industry, utilities will find a better understanding of their asset management programs and improved operational strategies. “Adaptive… Keep reading →
Private Industry Has A Role To Play In Developing Smart Cities
By Black & Veatch
Private industry, seeing the potential for new revenue streams and aiming to capitalize on consumer’s interest in all things digital, is eyeing opportunities to engage and collaborate with city decision-makers on smart city initiatives. Cities, in turn, recognize the need to improve their health, safety and economic welfare. Increasingly, more examples are arising on partnerships… Keep reading →
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Pritzker and U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz Announce Business Development Mission to China
By U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. SECRETARY OF COMMERCE PRITZKER AND U.S. SECRETARY OF ENERGY MONIZ ANNOUNCE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MISSION TO CHINA Joint Trade Mission will Focus on Promoting Clean Energy Technologies WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz today announced that they will lead a Business Development Mission to China in… Keep reading →
