By CORYN WOLK | Research Fellow, Eneref Institute Inspired five years ago to help residents save on their energy bills while building the local economy, Milwaukee, Wis., has since become one of the surprising U.S. cities to lead the way … Continue reading →
In this edition of The Municipal, we’re taking a look at a means of energy production that’s somewhat controversial but has been consistently employed for hundreds of years, across all geographies: hydropower. Hydroelectric energy is expensive on the front end, … Continue reading →
The big trucks arrive March 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind., for North America’s largest work truck event: the 2014 Work Truck Show. Educational programming, including the Green Truck Summit, begins March 4. This year’s event also … Continue reading →
A new development has garnered attention across the state of Iowa: Charles City, Iowa, is constructing a net zero energy subdivision. With its use of green technologies, according to Charles City Administrator Tom Brownlow, Parkside Development will produce as much … Continue reading →
In this edition of The Municipal take a look at an energy-producing structure that’s somewhat controversial but has been consistently employed for hundreds of years and across all geographies: hydropower. Hydroelectric power is expensive on the front end, but it’s … Continue reading →
For several years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been hashing out changes to the Clean Water Act stormwater regulations. A final version is expected this year. The renewed focus on water quality is warranted by the fact that stormwater … Continue reading →
They do things in a big way in Texas, and the sprawling Western territory of cattle, cowhands and lone prairies now has another feather to stick in its 10-gallon hat. One of its municipalities, Sugarland, has snared top ranking as … Continue reading →
New seven-gang rotary machine provides class-leading power Charlotte, N.C. (December 2, 2013) – Jacobsen®, a Textron (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the launch of the new AR722T™ contour rotary mower, a machine that boosts productivity with class-leading power, exceptional contour … Continue reading →
Jacobsen Helps Open First Tee Course in Kentucky Equipment manufacturer donates equipment to 9-hole course in Louisville Charlotte, N.C. (November 18, 2013) – Jacobsen, a Textron (NYSE: TXT) Company, recently helped open a First Tee youth golf course in Louisville, … Continue reading →
(PRINCETON, NJ – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013) – The future is electric for Florida Power & Light (FPL), the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. By the end of the decade, … Continue reading →
What makes a great community? This is a question that frequently occupies the minds of municipal managers and elected officials. Everyone wants to claim theirs is a great community, but sometimes pinpointing just what the factors are that make a … Continue reading →
