Smarter States, Smarter Communities Initiative
National Governors Association
NGA explains the initiative, then takes us behind the scenes with staff from governments in Illinois, New Jersey, North Dakota, Rhode Island and Virginia.
Strategy & Planning
Nominate a 'Fortnightly Smartest Community'
Tell Us Why It's One of the Smartest
We'll announce and feature the smartest communities in our June issue.
Smarter for All
Where We Are, Where We Need to Go
This special issue takes readers inside the latest goings-on in smart communities, cities and states.
Using Technologies to Address Energy and Public Policy Needs
Energy Security Responsibly Delivered
How do federal, state, tribal, utility, and other stakeholders use innovations in an integrated manner to solve problems and seize opportunities?
Why Renewables Are Worth More Than We Believe
Carbon, Cost, Change
Proponents on each side claim to be cheaper than the other side by excluding large externality costs.
Decarbonization and RIIO in the U.K.
Look Across the Pond
When a taxi driver offers a stock tip, it usually means that it is time to sell. When the taxi driver brings up climate policy, you wonder how the issue became taxi cab parlance.
How REV Connect’s Innovation Sprints Redefine Utility Procurement
Age-Old Power of Deadlines
Tight deadlines and face-to-face utility pitches fueled an approach to transform New York State utilities' procurement processes.
PUF Year-End Survey of Utility Operations and Digitization
Expert's Take on Three Questions
Industry expert Miki Deric evaluates how respondents answered three of the questions and offers his take-aways.
Broadband Policy Coordinator William Vallee
Office of Consumer Counsel
Google Fiber often stated its greatest expense in providing affordable broadband internet access service across the U.S. is pole attachment procedures, costs, market entry hurdles.
Analysts, Examiners and an Economist, Connecticut Consumer Counsel
Office of Consumer Counsel
Interviews with Financial Analysis Supervisor Richard Sobolewski, Utilities Examiners Dave Thompson and Tyra Anne Peluso, and Economist John Viglione.