Renewable energy in the form of wind turbines and wind farms has become quite the topic of discussion in rural areas throughout the country. Multiple sides are drawn — the side that strongly opposes wind turbines for a variety of … Continue reading →
In a world that’s always looking for better, faster and smarter solutions, another must-have has been added to the checklist: environmentally conscientious. From encouragement to recycle or compost food waste to porch lights on timers, awareness of water waste and … Continue reading →
The city of Los Angeles has a cool idea for a hot issue — both literally and figuratively. Over the summer, the city completed applications of a light gray coating known as CoolSeal, which has shown a 10-degree reduction in … Continue reading →
ICC-sponsored sessions provide opportunities for participants to network and learn about the latest trends and technologies in the building industry Washington, D.C. – This week the International Code Council and the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) join design and construction professionals … Continue reading →
Cary Glickstein | Guest columnist Mayor of Delray Beach, Fla. with Ana Puszkin-Chevlin | Guest columnist Sustainability O fficer, Delray Beach, Fla. Well before “shop local” stickers appeared in the storefront windows, Delray Beach leaders understood that “localism” — the … Continue reading →
Fueling Our Future Written by Jenny Holmes on behalf of National Joint Powers Alliance® EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Public fleet departments are in a unique position to have an impact on reducing petroleum consumption and harmful emissions while saving money for their … Continue reading →
Give a big shout-out to White Plains, N.Y., for going for the gold and beyond where clean energy is concerned. Last May, White Plains — population 58,035 in 2014 — was designated a Clean Energy Community by the New York … Continue reading →
One of the leading Metro-Atlanta communities in green energy and environmental sustainability is the just over 20,000 person city of Decatur, Ga. In recognition of this accomplishment, the city has received a number of accolades, including being one of the … Continue reading →
What started as an effort to improve the city for its residents has led to national recognition and a way of life for members of the Coon Rapids, Minn., community. The city was awarded the American Public Works Association’s Sustainability … Continue reading →
Unpredıctable extreme weather has become normal in the world, which is why municipalities have started taking the initiative to make their utilities — including electricity, water and wastewater — more resilient in retaliation, especially since outages can last for weeks … Continue reading →
When you think of cities leading the way in transportation innovation, Seneca, S.C., is hardly the first place that comes to mind. However, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this Oconee County community of 8,207 became the … Continue reading →
