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All about attitude — the mindset of saving energy and cutting costs

The Municipal Posted on June 19, 2019 by Elisa WalkerJune 19, 2019

When it comes to being a green, energy conservative city, success is split down the middle between choosing the right company to partner with and changing the behavior of city employees.           Thankfully Montgomery, Ala., has figured out a way … Continue reading →

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Community microgrids save lives, money and time

The Municipal Posted on June 13, 2019 by Barb SieminskiJune 13, 2019

Natural disasters — hurricanes, mud slides, monster winds, heavy rainstorms, blizzards, tornadoes, wildfires and the resulting utility power shutdowns — are just a few of the calamities that have upended lives, rendered people homeless, bankrupted or sent victims to the … Continue reading →

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Babcock Ranch embraces new standard for sustainable growth

The Municipal Posted on June 10, 2019 by Catey TraylorJune 10, 2019

Babcock Ranch is a small community making a big impact. Located in southwest Florida just north of Fort Myers, the community dubs itself an innovative new town that sets a whole new standard for sustainable, responsible growth.           The town … Continue reading →

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Improving Iowa’s water quality is a focus for many

The Municipal Posted on June 7, 2019 by Denise FedorowJune 7, 2019

As may be the case in many agriculture-heavy states, the water quality across the state of Iowa is being affected by agricultural runoff, releasing nitrates and phosphates in lakes, river, streams and groundwater.           Although it is a statewide problem, … Continue reading →

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Holland, Mich., makes sustainability a priority

The Municipal Posted on May 28, 2019 by Lauren CaggianoMay 28, 2019

Located in western Michigan, the city of Holland is a mecca for tourists especially during the summer and fall months. Its natural beauty and proximity to some of the best-rated beaches in the country are part of the charm.           … Continue reading →

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Ilion embraces little changes to realize big savings

The Municipal Posted on February 24, 2019 by Catey TraylorFebruary 24, 2019

The village of Ilion, N.Y., has received a $100,000 grant through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s Clean Energy Community Program to bring sustainable practices to the community. The federally funded program is designed to encourage communities … Continue reading →

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Arizona leads in water resiliency

The Municipal Posted on January 26, 2019 by Catey TraylorJanuary 26, 2019
About 80 miles outside of Phoenix, Theodore Roosevelt Lake is a large reservoir that is a part of the Salt River Project. It is the oldest of the six reservoirs constructed and operated by the SRP. (Photo provided)

Phoenix, Ariz., is notorious for impossibly hot temperatures and years-long droughts. While the average person wouldn’t think of the city as a mecca for water management, that’s actually exactly the case. The greater Phoenix metropolitan area has been in a … Continue reading →

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Niles and MWRD recognized for flood relief project

The Municipal Posted on October 23, 2018 by Catey TraylorOctober 22, 2018
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The village of Niles, Ill., and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago earned the Public Works Project of the Year award through the American Public Works Association Chicago Metro Chapter for their partnership on the Cleveland Corridor sewer … Continue reading →

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Voices in the wind — Accept or reject wind turbines?

The Municipal Posted on June 21, 2018 by Elisa WalkerJune 21, 2018

Renewable energy in the form of wind turbines and wind farms has become quite the topic of discussion in rural areas throughout the country. Multiple sides are drawn — the side that strongly opposes wind turbines for a variety of … Continue reading →

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Summertime music festival emphasize security

The Municipal Posted on June 20, 2018 by Barb SieminskiJune 20, 2018

Ah, summertime. Schools are out, and there are events galore, including a host of live music festivals in small towns and cities. We’re looking at the economic impact of such melodic festivals in small towns and cities in addition to … Continue reading →

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Smart water meters save time and money

The Municipal Posted on June 15, 2018 by Barb SieminskiJune 15, 2018

Okay, girls and boys, which noted English poet who co-founded the Romantic era penned the immortal words, “Water, water everywhere/nor any drop to drink”? If you answered Samuel Taylor Coleridge, in his poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” you … Continue reading →

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