Infrastructure
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Spring days can produce an excess of surplus renewable energy in California — more power than electric lines can carry. Researchers have some ideas about where and how to harness that energy. -
Founded by former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, the North Carolina Blockchain + AI Initiative (NCB+AI) will work to pass pro-cryptocurrency legislation and support construction of data centers.
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A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy urges regulators and utilities to make the grid operate more efficiently. There are ways, experts said, to absorb part of data centers’ growth.
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The Internet of Things has exploded onto the scene connecting devices to the Internet, now Boss Controls is hoping to connect electrical outlets to minimize energy consumption.
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Several Bay Area cities are adopting new measures -- including smart meters, mobile apps and price surging -- that will hopefully decrease emissions while lowering the time wasted on searching for parking spots.
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In cities across the country, the rise of taxicab alternatives like Uber aren't hurting just the taxicab companies.
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New York's National Grid is wrapping up the ninth year of a 10-year, $3 billion project to upgrade infrastructure, which was more than 50 years old in some cases.
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The state is no longer issuing green stickers, having reached the 85,000 cap approved by the California Legislature.
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Google and Ford are reportedly going to work together to mass produce driverless vehicles.
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The state's Department of Transportation has offered a glimpse into the $9 million state-of-the-art video and communications system that swings into motion whenever traffic flow is disrupted.
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According to many drone experts, people often aren't aware of the rules, and it is more about educating drone operators than issuing tickets and citations.
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In a world of interconnected systems, there are plenty of platforms that can help decision-makers see the big picture.
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California state government is the first to try out a tool from the U.S. General Services Administration and Environmental Protection Agency meant to give insight into which potential locations for new office space are more energy-efficient than others.
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Although some politicians allege that ride-sharing companies have negative effects for the disabled community, many of the organizations are getting behind the effort to legalize Uber and Lyft.
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It is the first time a foreign company has entered California’s controversial carbon market, the largest and most far-reaching system established in the United States.
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SolarCity's new plant in upstate New York has been advertised for creating the most efficient solar panels produced in the world.
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Nevada legislators have concerns over transparency, accountability and how Faraday’s $1 billion investment would be measured.
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What's next, now that the Paris climate summit is over? We've created a special report for you, featuring two dozen of our best articles on the scientific, political and economic challenges ahead.
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The U.S. Department of Energy wants rooftop air conditioning units to run more efficiently, saving millions of tons of carbon from entering the atmosphere in the process.
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The Public Utilities Commission voted 4-1 on Dec. 17 to allow Pacific Gas & Electric to charge its customers more when they leave to form renewable energy-focused electricity procurement plans.
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A new report concludes that app-driven transportation companies like Uber and Lyft are having an increasing impact on society and therefore need greater consideration and oversight by their governments.
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