City hall employees in Falcon Heights, Minn., can call themselves sun worshippers of the safest kind: They don’t have to worry about sunburn or melanoma. According to city administrator Bart Fischer, he and his staff have been enjoying the building’s … Continue reading →
A popular mantra among the environmentally conscious during the past few decades has been a call for increased attention to renewable energy. At the same time, technological advancements in wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric energy, among other sustainable sources, has … Continue reading →
Big and small, municipalities of all sizes are eyeing solar-powered LED lights, enticed by savings plus added safety and security. The lights are being utilized in a variety of settings, from pathways, residential roadways, public shelters and bikeways to parking … Continue reading →
Solar PV (photovoltaics) is now an economically viable carbon-free energy source for municipalities to power a portion of their city’s electrical load. The economic viability of solar is a recent phenomenon in most places attributable to the downward trajectory of … Continue reading →
In February, The Municipal presents special editorial coverage on energy — a topic appropriately scheduled for the month in which more than half of the country sees peak annual demand for residential natural gas, electric and heating oil supplies. As … Continue reading →
There’s a lot of gold in them thar hills. “Gold,” in this case, refers to municipal solid waste that can be recycled, reused, composted or converted into energy. It also includes the waste’s by-product of methane, some of which can … Continue reading →
More municipalities are exploring alternative fuels. As they do so, infrastructure becomes an important component. Are shops and technicians ready to handle the inclusion of alternative fuels, particularly gaseous fuels, into the fleet? According to Bill Davis, director of the … Continue reading →
The bad news is, Americans generate trash. Lots of it. Now, the good news: An increasing number of municipalities are finding ways to turn that refuse into fuel, reusable material and revenue. The problem Amid the convenience of disposability and … Continue reading →
According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Guide to Alternative Commercial Lawn Equipment, a single commercial lawnmower uses as much diesel or gasoline fuel as a commercial work truck. But incorporating alternative fuels into mowing and landscaping equipment … Continue reading →
Related: Raleigh paves the way for plug-in vehicles. The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory has launched a new tool to help local and regional leaders assess the readiness of their communities for the arrival of plug-in electric … Continue reading →
South Windsor Conn. — ClearSpan Fabric Structures has launched its annual photo contest and is looking for hobby and municipal/ commercial customers to submit ClearSpan building photos.Whether it’s used for sand and salt storage, an indoor riding arena or shelter … Continue reading →
