News and Articles on Sustainable Cities & Infrastructure

Charleroi Area School District Projected To Save $4.6 Million from Energy Efficiency Improvements

October 20, 2021October 21, 2021 by Austin Tannenbaum

ABM performed upgrades at seven facilities across the district, including Charleroi Elementary Center, Charleroi High School, and the Sports Complex. Highlights of the project include...

Biden Administration Outlines More Climate Goals

October 15, 2021 by David Worford

The Biden Administration outlined a plan to help protect US businesses, communities and supply changes from ongoing climate risks.

Las Vegas to use Digital Twin Technology to Fight Emissions

October 12, 2021 by David Worford

Las Vegas will begin using digital twin technology to help the city reduce its carbon footprint.

New York State Ahead of Schedule in Retrofitting 500,000 Streetlights with Energy-efficient LEDs

September 29, 2021September 28, 2021 by Austin Tannenbaum

Along with reducing New York’s carbon footprint, additional benefits of LEDs include...

New Virtual Power Plant Partnership to Bring Businesses Cost Savings, Climate Resiliency

September 24, 2021October 3, 2021 by Austin Tannenbaum

There are numerous benefits to VPPs due to their decentralized nature. Because they consist of...

New York City Property Owners Commit to Energy Efficiency, Reducing Costs

September 23, 2021October 3, 2021 by David Worford

Several new properties have joined a NYC program to significantly reduce carbon output and make energy efficiency a goal.

Cities Tackle Growing Populations, Power Needs with WEF Toolbox

September 23, 2021October 3, 2021 by David Worford

Growing urban populations create an increasing need for energy efficiency and the World Economic Forum recently released a platform for cities to help address those concerns.

NYC Transit’s Infrastructure Retrofit Enables Shift to All-Electric Fleet

September 15, 2021September 29, 2021 by Staff Writer

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has announced a $39 million collaboration with ABM Industries to support the electrification of New York City Transit buses. NYC Transit is retrofitting its infrastructure through the installation of…

WEF Report Highlights Implementation, Standardization of AI in Energy Transitions

September 2, 2021September 21, 2021 by David Worford

Artificial intelligence (AI) will play a key role in intertwining the power, transport, industry and building sectors while helping to decentralize the power industry as energy systems across the world move toward decarbonization, according to…

Carbon Mapper Charts Path For Real-Time Emissions Tracking To Accelerate Climate Mitigation Efforts

August 24, 2021September 12, 2021 by Harun Asad

Carbon Mapper, a U.S. 501c3 non-profit, aims to accelerate climate action and environmental stewardship with real-time tracking and technical services made possible by advanced satellite technology. Carbon Mapper satellites point at key infrastructure areas such as oil and gas production fields, pipelines, refineries, power plants, regions with large concentrations of ... Read more »

Sustainable Markets Initiative Launches Design Lab To Develop High Impact Solutions for Sustainable Future

August 20, 2021September 12, 2021 by Harun Asad

The Terra Carta Design Lab, a collaboration between HRH The Prince of Wales, Sir Jony Ive, and the Royal College of Art (RCA), will inspire and invite design students from around the world to design high-impact, low-cost solutions for ‘Nature, People and Planet.’ Through the Terra Carta Design Lab, students ... Read more »

EPRI Releases Sustainability Priorities For North American Power Sector

August 17, 2021September 12, 2021 by Harun Asad

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), a leading think tank for the power sector, has published its 2021 list of sustainability priorities for the North American power sector, based on extensive research conducted in 2020 with U.S. and Canadian stakeholders. Sustainability priorities, often referred to as sustainability materiality issues, are ... Read more »

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