Infrastructure
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Two sites in Macomb County and a half-dozen in surrounding areas will get electric vehicle charging stations. The state can now begin spending remaining federal EV infrastructure funds. -
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.
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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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The unique "mono-bucket" foundation would replace expensive steel piles in an 18-megawatt wind turbine venture, which has the support of Erie County, Pa., government.
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When the city of Lancaster took on the challenge of creating a sustainable net-zero energy community, its true purpose ran much deeper: Establish long-term partnerships, devise win-win revenue streams and create a self-support infrastructure that will be a template for other communities far into the future.
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Beyond boosting energy efficiency, advanced lighting systems can use sensors and software to detect motion and transmit images and audio.
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The first stage of funding will go toward studies that will assess the feasibility of launching microgrids.
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The university is now gunning for the designation as frontier for the Internet of Things by turning its Oakland campus into a living lab.
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One senator questions whether the federal government is keeping up with changes in transportation technology, and argues that state-level regulations should be standardized.
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The test drives come after years of experimenting with its groundbreaking autonomous vehicle technology almost exclusively in California.
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Instead of thousands of gallons of water spurting out of hydrants to be swallowed up by nearby storm drains, the 15-minute process lets out just a dribble of water that district workers use to test quality.
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Tired of waiting for federal transportation dollars, eight states either hiked gas taxes or scaled back a planned cut to bring in more money.
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Contrary to the impression created by last week's decision by the Supreme Court to delay new limits on power plant pollution, the EPA did calculate the costs of imposing new limits on the amount of toxins power plants could release into the air.
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As the technology continues to move forward, it raises important questions for governments about how they will prepare for and regulate high-tech vehicles.
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The next generation of precision agriculture may germinate in Silicon Valley, but it will have to take root in rural California, where growers soak up the majority of water diverted for human use.
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Scientists say moving processing power to the edge of networks solves tough problems. Practitioners say it’s too early to tell.
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By restructuring, officials estimate, ridership will increase by 20 percent, much of that coming from riders not dependent on transit, but willing to ride if it is convenient.
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The city is investing millions in a clean energy plant that is expected to generate big savings.
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Smart buildings are highly beneficial, and will become more so once all things that consume energy report their usage dynamically -- and can be remotely controlled.
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The mobile application, called Citizen Connect, allows users to directly alert municipal departments of their concerns and then monitor progress through emailed updates.
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For years, governors and legislatures have ordered state agencies to save on energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The results are mixed.
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