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Batavia working on nod to its local connection to Flag Day

The Municipal Posted on June 13, 2018 by Andrew MentockJune 13, 2018

The city of Batavia, Ill. is a small suburb of Chicago, with a population of roughly 26,000 people. It’s known as “The Windmill City” because it’s been home to six windmills companies. But perhaps the city’s proudest claim to fame … Continue reading →

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Fitchburg, Wis., invests in a brighter future with solar power

The Municipal Posted on June 9, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoJune 11, 2018
Fitchburg City Hall in Wisconsin was one of four municipal buildings to have solar photovoltaic panels installed on its roof. The panels have allowed the city to meet about 10 percent of the electricity used by the city’s operations. (Photo provided)

It may not be the sunniest place in the country, but one Wisconsin municipality is harnessing the power of solar for energy and future cost savings. Fitchburg, Wis., installed 362 kW of solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of the … Continue reading →

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Fargo, N.D., shares its successes as the Georgetown University Energy Prize winner

The Municipal Posted on June 5, 2018 by Nicholette CarlsonJune 4, 2018
One of efargo’s interactive, family-friendly activities was the earth piano at Party for the Planet held at the local zoo. (Photo provided by efargo)

Those most surprised by Fargo, N.D., winning the Georgetown University Energy Prize were those who had worked so hard to make it possible. The idea got started when Malini Srivastava, architect and project leader, noticed that most existing buildings are … Continue reading →

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Staying ahead of the unseen

The Municipal Posted on June 2, 2018 by The MunicipalMay 31, 2018
Partnering with local environmental groups can help with funding water infrastructure improvements. Poughkeepsie is a part of Riverkeeper, an inter-municipal group, and Environmental Funding Corporation, a quasi-government entity that helps municipalities meet financial burdens. (Shutterstock.com)

Households and businesses having some sort of filtration system for water is becoming more and more common as the concern about fresh drinking water grows. With most water pipes having been installed around the ’30s and ’40s, some even earlier, … Continue reading →

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Boynton Beach combines sustainability practices and upgrades to win the Envision Bronze award

The Municipal Posted on February 25, 2018 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 25, 2018
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the upgraded East Water Treatment Plant on July 27, 2017. Pictured, from left, are Boynton Beach Commissioner Joe Casello, Mayor Steven Grant, Utilities Technical Services Manager Michael Low, Commissioner Christina Romelus and Vice Mayor Justin Katz. (Photo provided)

The Boynton Beach City Commission approved a partnership on March 2, 2015, allowing CDM Smith to begin the East Plant Ion Exchange and Upgrades Project. This partnership on the upgrades project led to the Envision Bronze award from the Institute … Continue reading →

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