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Green construction projects have grown substantially over the past 10 years globally. According to new research, they're expected to grow even more, to the point of doubling in some parts of the world in a relatively short time. The value of green...
Article - 11/15/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Built environment, Energy
The Smart Cities Council has routinely advised cities to consider smart street lighting projects as part of their smart city planning. Replacing older lighting with smart LED lights offers not only better illumination for streets and other public...
Article - 08/23/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Public safety and security
New York City is special in a lot of ways. With a population of more than 8 million, it's the largest city in the U.S. by far. And buildings over 25,000 square feet cover almost 60% of the city's building area. So it makes sense that a city...
Article - 08/17/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Policy and leadership
Image courtesy of TelensaCities throughout the world have chosen to replace their legacy street lighting with energy-efficient and reliable LED networks, and the great majority of street lights are expected to be converted to LED within the next 10...
Article - 02/22/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Public safety and security, Connectivity
Rendering courtesy of PanasonicDenver officials and Council Associate Partner Panasonic have embarked on a new phase in an overall plan to make the city a more livable, sustainable place for its citizens — and better able to accommodate its growing...
Article - 02/15/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Transportation
We expect green buildings to operate more efficiently and conserve energy, to be kinder to the environment than traditional buildings and provide a healthier place to live and work. However, when the climate and health benefits are translated into...
Article - 02/08/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Health and human services
We've often recommended smart streetlight initiatives as a practical first step for cities envisioning a more sustainable, livable future. Yes, smart streetlight networks make streets safer and cost less than traditional lighting to operate and...
Article - 12/15/2017
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Public safety and security, Connectivity
In a keynote address at the Smart Cities Week conference in Washington D.C. sponsored by the Smart Cities Council, EEI Chair Pat Vincent-Collawn said increasing the number of smart cities in the United States is one of her top priorities.Smart city...
Article - 10/24/2017
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Built environment, Energy
For cities looking to dip their toes in the water of Internet of Things connected tech, smart street lighting upgrades are proving an illuminating place to start.A street lighting refresh, complete with LED bulbs, wireless tech, motion sensors that...
Article - 10/24/2017
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Connectivity
At the Council, we define a smart city as one that uses information and communications technology to make itself more livable, workable and sustainable. But what does that look like? You will soon find a model at the Cary, NC, headquarters of SAS....
Article - 06/29/2017
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Analytics
Energy conservation is a significant concern today and buildings are an obvious place to start. About 40% of the energy we produce goes to run them. As you’ll read below, getting smart about construction materials and how they work together can make...
Article - 03/30/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Energy
Scroll down for quick news takes from Smart Cities Council partners.Schneider Electric's smart controls for USMCCouncil Lead Partner Schneider Electric will provide smart controls systems as part of a major project for cutting energy use and...
Article - 03/23/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Public safety and security
By Teena MaddoxFebruary 1, 2017The Smart Cities Council has named the 10 cities that are finalists in the Smart Cities Council Readiness Challenge Grant program, and five of the cities will receive readiness workshops tailored to their smart...
Article - 02/07/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Public safety and security, Transportation, Water and wastewater
Scroll down for quick news summaries from Council partners.Tesla signs Panasonic to build solar cellsCouncil Lead Partner Panasonic will build solar cells and modules for electric car and solar products company Tesla at the company's 'Gigafactory'...
Article - 01/05/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Transportation, Connectivity, Data management
The competition for technicians skilled in IT, Big Data and the other technologies smart cities require has been heating up for some time. A broad range of industries, from banking to manufacturing, need talented IT and analytics professionals, too...
Article - 12/01/2016
Active Region(s): Main, Europe, North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Health and human services, Analytics
It's the reality so many cities know all too well. Urban populations are growing and that means more people depending on them for essential city services, whether it's mass transit, public safety, energy, water or the other services that make cities...
Article - 11/22/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Public safety and security, Transportation, Water and wastewater, Connectivity
Microgrids do more than simply provide stand-alone emergency backup power. They can help communities integrate renewable energy resources and energy storage, decentralize their sources of power while maximizing those assets and help ensure that...
Article - 11/17/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Energy
The project outlined in the release below is a good example of how smart, sustainable technologies, the right partners and careful but innovative planning can do far more than simply provide clean, reliable renewable energy for a facility. They can...
Article - 11/03/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Transportation
Schools generally are as much at the mercy of tight budgets and aging assets as cities. So when it comes to planning and funding for projects, creative strategies are essential. Our story below describes a large-scale energy efficiency and renewable...
Article - 10/20/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Energy
Scroll down for quick takes from Council partners.Black & Veatch head procurement, construction for Pennsylvania power plantCouncil Associate Partner Black & Veatch is responsible for engineering, procurement and construction of a new...
Article - 10/19/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Health and human services, Connectivity