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Adoption of Smart Water Management Systems to Soar as Water Demand Rises

March 5, 2019December 3, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

The market for smart water management systems is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.5%, reaching $31.6 billion by 2024, up from $9.6 billion in 2017, according to a new report from Zion Market Research. Smart water management systems include advanced water meters, meter reading technology, advanced analytics, advanced pressure management, residential water efficiency management, and SCADA systems.

The Road to Resiliency: Palau Partners with Organizations to Achieve Infrastructure Security

July 18, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

The Republic of Palau, EarthX, GridMarket, and the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) recently announced they have formed a new partnership to help island and coastal communities achieve their renewable energy and resilient infrastructure goals. The “Island Resilience Partnership,” formed during the United Nations’ High-Level Political Forum, is addressing one of ... Read more »

New York State Invests $15M in Fuel Cell Systems for Critical Facilities

May 4, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is making $15 million available for installing and operating fuel cell systems statewide.

What an Aging Infrastructure Means for Businesses in the United States

February 21, 2018February 21, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Modernizing the country’s aging infrastructure has been at the top of the American to-do list for years. At the same time, the US government only spends about 3% of GDP on this area. This month the White House released a sweeping plan to rebuild roads and bridges nationwide: “Legislative Outline ... Read more »

Microgrids Grow Popular for Storm Resilience in Cities

November 15, 2017 by Alyssa Danigelis

The aftermath of hurricanes sweeping the United States is spurring interest in new microgrid development among city officials, according to the Environmental Defense Fund. As a result, localized power grids that can function independently from the main grid are rising in popularity. As Ellen Shenette, manager of EDF Climate Corps ... Read more »

New Jersey Sewage Treatment Plant To Trade Effluent for Energy

September 29, 2017 by Alyssa Danigelis

In an unusual deal, the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority just launched a project to send effluent from wastewater treatment to a local power plant in exchange for electricity, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The agreement is expected to help the New Jersey facility become energy independent. According to yesterday’s announcement, ... Read more »

DOE Releases 1 Million Barrels of Crude Oil From Emergency Reserve

September 1, 2017 by Alyssa Danigelis

Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced the release of 1 million barrels of crude oil from the federal Strategic Petroleum Reserve in response to refinery outages caused by Hurricane Harvey. With close to half the country’s oil refineries located on the Gulf Coast, the DOE move is intended to help offset ... Read more »

Projjal Dutta – Director, Sustainability Initiatives, NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority

August 30, 2017September 26, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

NY Metropolitan Transit Authority's director of sustainability initiatives shares challenges, solutions, exciting initiatives and - for good measure - recent travel fun.

EPRI-SEPA Report: Challenges to Unlocking the Potential of Microgrids

January 30, 2017 by Cheryl Kaften

A report released collaboratively on January 25 by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) lays out three basic business models—third-party, utility, and hybrid—that are driving growth in the microgrid sector.

What Role Should Climate Risk Play in Insurers’ Business Strategies?

October 21, 2016September 14, 2018 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Insurers are in the business of managing risk. But does this include risks associated with climate change? A growing number of insurance companies say yes, according to a new report by sustainability advocacy organization Ceres. But most insurers still give climate change risk minimal attention. Two years ago insurance regulators ... Read more »

Climate Change Builds the Case for Increased Resiliency

September 8, 2016 by Ken Silverstein

Unfortunately, floods and fires that were once considered 500 and 1,000 year events are occurring on a 5 to 10 year basis, and experts project that the frequency and intensity will only continue to increase.

CT’s Energy on the Line Program Deadline Extended

September 7, 2016 by Carl Weinschenk

The Connecticut Green Bank is extending the deadline for applications for its Energy on the Line Program to November 4. Under the program, the Green Bank provides supplemental funding to manufacturers who complete qualifying green projects using the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. C-PACE, the press release says, ... Read more »

Adoption of Smart Water Management Systems to Soar as Water Demand Rises

The Road to Resiliency: Palau Partners with Organizations to Achieve Infrastructure Security

New York State Invests $15M in Fuel Cell Systems for Critical Facilities

What an Aging Infrastructure Means for Businesses in the United States

Microgrids Grow Popular for Storm Resilience in Cities

New Jersey Sewage Treatment Plant To Trade Effluent for Energy

DOE Releases 1 Million Barrels of Crude Oil From Emergency Reserve

Projjal Dutta – Director, Sustainability Initiatives, NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority

EPRI-SEPA Report: Challenges to Unlocking the Potential of Microgrids

What Role Should Climate Risk Play in Insurers’ Business Strategies?

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CT’s Energy on the Line Program Deadline Extended

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