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Archive for the ‘Sustainability’ Category

Open Enrollments Are Currently Available for Renewable Energy Projects

Friday, February 9th, 2024

Demand for renewable energy resources has never been more robust, and billions of dollars in federal funding are now available to support projects designed to meet the demand. Projects that qualify for funding are designed to harness energy from water, wind or solar sources. Some technology projects are also eligible. The deployment of renewable resources […]

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Green Infrastructure funding represents upcoming projects currently in design phases throughout the U.S.

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

by Mary Scott Nabers Green Infrastructureꟷ a phrase that has become quite common, is generating lots of discussion. Perhaps that’s because of the significant amount of funding now available for projects that fall into this category. These types of projects promote environmentally friendly solutions to current problems, and the funding supports rain gardens, stormwater parks, permeable […]

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New federal funding program now available to support water projects

Tuesday, September 19th, 2023

by Mary Scott Nabers A new federal funding program has just been announced. The Department of the Interior will oversee what has been named the WaterSMART Program. It is designed to provide funding for projects that fortify the Western region of the U.S. against drought and climate-related water scarcity. The Bureau of Reclamation initially made $180 million […]

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Water for Energy: Addressing the Nexus between Electricity Generation and Water Resources

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019

Water and electricity generation are inextricably linked—much of the nation’s power generation is dependent on water to operate while water systems require a stable supply of electricity for treatment and delivery. Since electricity generation accounts for approximately 45 percent of water withdrawals in the U.S., identifying ways to decrease water use while making sure it is available during shortages, can help create a resilient electric grid while freeing up water for other important societal uses.

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A multi-trillion-dollar energy marketplace is emerging

Thursday, April 18th, 2019
Renewable Energy Grid

Energy professionals throughout the country are looking for ways to increase capacity, provide storage, expand services and ensure security and sustainability. Those goals cannot be reached without collaboration from private-sector partners.

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A Jetsons future? Assessing the role of flying cars in sustainable mobility

Wednesday, April 17th, 2019

A new study of the environmental sustainability impacts of flying cars, formally known as electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft or VTOLs, found that these vehicles could play a niche role in sustainable mobility for longer trips.

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Role of Flying Cars in Sustainable Mobility

Wednesday, April 17th, 2019

Despite certain sustainability benefits of VTOLs, their feasibility as a future transportation option depends on advances beyond those of a technical nature, including regulation, consumer, and societal acceptance of aerial transport in urban areas.

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Utah DOT: The Story Behind the Kanab Deer Crossings

Wednesday, March 27th, 2019

UDOT teamed up with DWR, Arizona Fish & Game, and local hunters to build underpasses outside of Kanab, Utah to protect drivers and the prized Paunsaugunt deer herd. To learn more about the project and its success check out the video.

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Demystifying Steam

Monday, February 18th, 2019
Demystifying Steam - Urban Green Council

In New York City, roughly 80 percent of residential buildings are heated by steam. There’s a good chance you live in one and, if so, you’ve become accustomed to uneven heating, open windows in the dead of winter, and high heating bills. Indeed, heating is the biggest utility expense for most residential buildings in New York State. But there’s good news: Heating also offers the biggest opportunities for savings.

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Utah DOT: Understanding the I-80 Wildlife Overpass

Wednesday, February 6th, 2019

The new wildlife overpass on I-80, just west of Parleys Summit, is now complete! In coordination with UDWR this overpass, the first in the state designed and built solely for wildlife, will help improve safety by cutting down on the high number of wildlife-related collisions in the area. In order to make the crossing as successful as possible, it’s important that the overpass is used by wildlife only. Check out this video and help us spread the word to #KeepItWild!

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