Feds announce funds for renewable energy facility planning
State and local governments can apply for funds to support the complex decision-making processes around large-scale renewable energy planning, siting and permitting.
Turning workplace fatigue around with better data, policies
When managers use dashboards to see how many hours staff members are putting in, they can head off the negative consequences of worker fatigue.
Regional partnerships can bring a refreshing solution to aging water infrastructure
When legacy water systems lack adequate data collection and monitoring capabilities, communities face an uphill battle delivering clean, safe water to residents.
How local leaders are getting one hot county to cool down
From emissions reductions to cool roofs, Miami-Dade County is exploring how building efficiency plays a role in the growing heat crisis.
How latest building codes can save energy, cut emissions
Adopting updated energy building codes could help state and local governments improve energy efficiency, boost climate resilience and even save lives.
Flood management gets a boost from drones
As major flooding events are expected to become more common, drones could help communities keep resilience up and damage down.
Emission-reduction initiatives prime city and state agencies for federal grants
Robust climate action plans are also helping governments mitigate the financial and human costs of natural disasters.
$90M awarded to update building energy codes
The U.S. Energy Department grants will provide technical assistance for updating state and local building codes to reduce harmful emissions.
Homelessness could have a 3D-printed solution
An innovative pilot in Chattanooga aims to tackle the challenge of sheltering homeless residents.
When it comes to employment decisions, it's not just AI that may have biases
New York City’s new law meant to reduce AI-based discriminatory hiring practices is incomplete, experts say. The legislation fails to address human bias, among other loopholes.
How cities can navigate their state’s broadband preemption laws
The National League of Cities takes a look at how municipalities can expand broadband even when state authority may limit their ability to do so.
Researchers demo geotargeted wildfire alerts sent to vehicles
The Department of Homeland Security is testing how remote sensors and public warning systems can deliver timely, actionable wildfire alerts to the public.
Drones enlisted for real-time monitoring of public events
As Illinois residents enjoy outdoor summer events, a new law allows public safety agencies to use drones to protect the public from potential threats.
Outdated flood data could drown out actual infrastructure needs
Historical data fails to capture current flooding conditions, which could steer communities in the wrong direction when trying to plan and recover from weather events.
Dangerous driving, poorly designed roadways accelerate pedestrian traffic deaths
Despite just over half of states seeing a decrease in pedestrian traffic deaths in 2022, the number of fatalities nationwide continues to creep up, a new report finds.
Safely Routing Carbon-Capture Pipelines
The National Energy Technology Laboratory is developing data tools for state and local agencies making pipeline routing decisions for carbon capture and storage projects.
How to Convince Homeowners to Relocate Because of Climate Change
One expert says the path to success may lie not in the data itself, but in how governments communicate the data.
AI in the Workplace: Local Officials Explore Responsible Use
As more governments experiment with artificial intelligence, local leaders are considering how to leverage AI’s benefits safely and responsibly.
A Closer Look at ID Verification Across State Benefits Applications
The Digital Benefits Network’s open dataset details the identity proofing requirements of 158 applications for benefits programs.
Solving digital inequity with resident input
The Golden State wants to hear from the public about their broadband connections and device accessibility to better understand how to address digital equity barriers.
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