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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Some Republicans aren't happy about the new emissions regulations imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan, but California Gov. Jerry Brown won't budge.
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One of the first features of the new IoT in San Francisco will be a series of smart streetlights.
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The city has approved a permit that would allow for a hydrogen refueling center operation in the Oakland suburb.
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Bike-sharing has become a growing trend in large cities nationwide, and Dallas could be next in line.
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Ever since the Gold Rush, San Franciscans have been innovating and developing, which has created a long-standing tradition of embracing entrepreneurship and celebrating diversity.
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As many have speculated, an unmanned drone has caused a disruption, this time crashing into a power line in West Hollywood causing a power outage for about 3 hours.
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Regulating them will be a challenge for governments at all levels, but we're going to have to figure out how to do it.
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The Safeguarding California report calls on state agencies to take action to help the state adapt to a hotter climate.
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According to one Dallas developer, we may require less than we think thanks to ride sharing and the influx of self-driving vehicles.
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Instead of overhauling the city's infrastructure, some officials are moving toward more data -- much of which is supplied through apps by users who don't even realize it.
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SunEdison has produced solar panels that promise to increase energy output while reducing costs. The company hopes to dominate the market over competitors like SunPower and SolarCity.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will outfit over 700 trucks with GPS tracking devices so residents will know when to expect roads to be clear.
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Zoning and land use ordinances can vary by city, county and state, and are often unclear and confusing -- but they have an enormous impact on our daily lives.
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Palo Alto, Redwood City and Los Gatos will use advanced sensor technology to improve downtown parking and pedestrian safety along school routes.
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If one Southern California developer's big promises come to be, Lilac Hills Ranch will be the first community in the nation to offer its citizens a private vehicle network where self-driving cars would be summoned via an app.
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The track will test out technology that proponents hope will provide an alternative to air travel.
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One automotive executive speculates that the company has little interest in manufacturing its own automobile, but would like to take advantage of adding greater Internet connectivity inside cars.
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The new buses will be equipped with GPS tracking capabilities for users' smartphones, security cameras and an old feature: hand straps to hold onto when forced to stand.
