Infrastructure
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National Grid is expected to install the devices for 121,000 customers in the city. They will enable people to track energy usage via a portal, and will immediately alert the utility to power outages. -
A new report from the Urban Institute outlines how many of the projects developed as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including technology work, have been slow to finish and deploy.
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Data center development, the subject of much public-sector conversation and policy, is predicted to expand, driven by the growth of AI. It's also expected to come at a cost and bring a selective benefit.
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The technology could help agencies make bus and train routes more efficient and spur more public debate.
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Secretary Ernest Moniz lauded the partnership between Florida Power & Light and the Department of Energy's National Laboratories for its commitment to cybersecurity and reducing greenhouse gases.
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Working with a private company, the Colorado Department of Transportation's RoadX program will test out a pilot project that will deliver early alerts to drivers on Interstate 70.
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At a recent auto show, Google Product Manager Andrew Brenner predicted that all cars will be connected to each other sooner rather than later.
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Smartphone apps and 3-D maps are a help for the visually impaired, but there are other solutions for large cities.
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Commissioners decided against delaying the rates because the parties had not satisfied their burden to prove the move would cause irreparable harm to solar customers, among other things.
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The city has received several complaints of slow Internet speeds, so it's taking into consideration a proposal to offer it themselves.
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The wind and solar industries scored a huge win by getting extended tax credits, but research shows this isn't the best policy for lowering emissions through renewable energy.
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The company has launched a third-party application in New York City that allows people to hail rides for others.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's announcement signals a support for fully autonomous vehicles that was lacking in a regulatory announcement last month from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
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The automaker plans to test a program at three dealerships in Austin, Texas, where groups can jointly lease a vehicle — an idea that strikes at the heart of a few futuristic transportation trends.
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Officials at Bob Hope Airport said ride-sharing companies are now a “fact of life,” and as such, have required drivers to pay parking fees and refrain from picking up passengers curbside outside the terminal.
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Five million people work in the U.S. transportation sector, but it's unclear where they'll end up as driverless technology takes off.
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Sanders told an Iowa crowd that America cannot afford to wait to react to climate change any longer -- and politicians should focus more on creating a better future for the world.
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Urban residents want more from their city than just the basics -- oftentimes they are looking for a human aspect.
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The U.S. Green Building Council recognized Chattanooga as America's first city to be certified for a new environmental distinction for electric power systems due to the energy efficient smart grid technology.
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An unexpected alliance between lawmakers, tea party activists and a Hollywood actor is expected to voice concerns over the recent hike in rates for solar users.
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In his final address, Obama asked how to make technology work for us, not against us – especially when solving urgent challenges.
