Emerging and Sustainable Technology

Governments Retrofit Buildings to Save Money and Energy

January 2, 2012 - California DMV expects to boost energy efficiency by 50 percent by retrofitting headquarters.

Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles a Reality, Researchers Say

December 22, 2011 - First pilot project scheduled for a campus transit bus in 2012.

Virginia Training Inmates for Green Jobs

December 19, 2011 - A new Green Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning program aims to give inmates marketable skills when they re-enter society.

Solar Heats Up in Bryan, Ohio

December 16, 2011 - New two-megawatt solar farm will generate power for about 260 homes in the city starting next year.

Energy Sustainability Plays Key Role in New Bedford, Mass.

December 7, 2011 - Mayor Scott W. Lang shares his account of how sustainable technology is proving to be an economic and environmental boon for his city.

Palo Alto, Calif., Eyeing New Emerging Tech Program

December 5, 2011 - City’s utility department is seeking to test the latest energy-efficient technologies.

NASA Launches App Store for Employees

December 2, 2011 - New website lets NASA employees and contractors download apps that securely access the agency’s systems.

The Year in Review: Cloud Computing Expands, CIOs on the Move

December 1, 2011 - A look back at the people and events that shaped 2011.

How Will U.S. Automakers Achieve 54.5 MPG?

December 1, 2011 - How will U.S. carmakers double vehicles’ miles per gallon in the next 12 years? There’s no big solution — but there are lots of little ones.

Oregon, Montana, Utah and Colorado Partner to Share GIS Data in the Cloud

December 1, 2011 - Four states are creating a project that could let governments host GIS data in the cloud.

7 Consumer Websites that Should Inspire Government Solutions

November 29, 2011 - Why is there no Amazon, Yelp, Zipcar or Craigslist for government?

‘Drive-By’ Thermal Imaging Quantifies Energy Loss

November 22, 2011 - Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers develop mobile scanning process that identifies savings from correcting heat loss in buildings.

The Top 11 Tech Turkeys of 2011

November 21, 2011 - Half-baked lowlights from the year gone by.

San Jose, Calif., Recycles Pavement to Save Money

November 17, 2011 - Recycled streets are paving the way to savings in the capital of Silicon Valley.

Georgia City to Deploy New Smart Grid as a Service

November 15, 2011 - Norcross, Ga., gains energy management tools and faster response to outages.

Virginia Universities Sharing Telepresence Infrastructure

November 7, 2011 - Course sharing and reduced costs are touted among the projected benefits for the four participating universities.

Roanoke, Va., Tests Power-Generating Rumble Strip

November 4, 2011 - Patent-pending technology could power electronic traffic signals and other roadway markers.

Interactive Kiosk Makes Recycling Fun and Social in Asheville, N.C.

November 4, 2011 - Recycling station uses technology to engage citizens and help the environment.

Park and Pay by Smartphone Planned for Seattle in 2012

November 1, 2011 - The city of Seattle is working on a mobile app that drivers can use when paying for metered parking.

Mind-Reading Computer Gives Voice, Movement to the Paralyzed

November 1, 2011 - New technology may help those who are locked inside their own bodies.