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Commitment to mutual benefits turns infrastructure projects from eyesores into assets

The Municipal Posted on December 2, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Unlike other substations, Denny Substation invites in the public, with viewing areas to see its workings and the offering of public spaces for residents to meet, play, eat and enjoy public art. Public engagement was a key component throughout the development of the substation. (Photo provided)

By JAY KEELING | POWER Engineers Incorporated Imagine what is becoming a common situation: a municipal utility needs to build an electrical substation in the middle of an urban neighborhood. Substations have a reputation for being unsightly, certainly nothing anyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Company Profile | Tagged Denny Substation, Jay Keeling

PURE SAFETY GROUP BRINGS TOGETHER FOUR INDUSTRY LEADERS AT NSC

The Municipal Posted on October 18, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Launches Multiple Products from Booth #2111, Unveils PSG Brand, and Professional and High Performance Product Categories HOUSTON, TX (OCT. 22, 2018) – The biggest news in the fall protection industry this year was the ascent of Pure Safety Group (PSG) … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release

PURE SAFETY GROUP CHOOSES HOUSTON AS WORLD HEADQUARTERS AND CENTER FOR GLOBAL HEIGHT SAFETY TRAINING

The Municipal Posted on October 18, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

PSG Unveils Experiential Learning Program at New Facility HOUSTON (Oct. 22, 2018) The world’s largest provider dedicated to height safety equipment and services Pure Safety Group (PSG), has opened the doors to its 33,000-square-foot corporate headquarters office and global training … Continue reading →

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Common sense conservation with integrated planning

The Municipal Posted on October 8, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
In order to develop an integrated plan for the city that ensures its limited financial resources are being used wisely, an important component was creating an “environmental priorities task force.” The members, some shown here during a planning session, examined all the environmental issues the city was facing. (Photo provided)

It’s probably safe to assume that most city officials desire to preserve their community’s resources — environmental and fiscal — in order to provide the best quality of life for residents. It’s probably also safe to assume that at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation

Getting your electric ducks in a row

The Municipal Posted on August 19, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
To successfully launch an electric vehicle pilot program, cities need to critically look at their fleets to determine what segment of it is ripe for electrification. Going hand-in-hand with that is having an infrastructure plan in place that accurately gauges future electricity needs. Pictured is one of the EV charging stations that line the perimeter of San Francisco’s city hall. (Dan Schreiber/ Shutterstock.com)

The steady deployment of electric vehicles — along with the increased availability of many EV types — has municipalities welcoming them into their fleets; however, before taking the plunge, thorough research and groundwork can save a lot of headaches down … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet

Gray water issues become black and white

The Municipal Posted on August 10, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Pictured is Naples’ ASR well No. 1 at the wastewater treatment plant. The purple arrows on the pipes indicate that gray water is being transmitted through the line. (Photo provided)

Droughts, wildfires and hurricanes — whether you “believe” in global warming or not — these climatic events seem to be increasing in severity, and they are having an effect on freshwater resources. The term “gray water” brings to mind dingy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling, Wastewater Management | Tagged Davis, Gray Water, Naples, Spring Hill

Living “off the grid” by choice or circumstance

The Municipal Posted on July 31, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023

Living off the grid — the power grid — is a term used to encompass those individuals who either by choice or circumstance are not living with city-provided services such as electricity, heat, water and, in some cases, sewer. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged july, public, public works

Appleton, Wis., updates parking strategy with high-tech SUV

The Municipal Posted on July 14, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Appleton, Wis. parking

They say necessity is the mother of invention. While the city of Appleton, Wis., did not invent the innovative parking enforcement solution it recently adopted, it’s an example to other municipalities of how the right technology can boost productivity. Last … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged Appleton, parking

Smart water meters save time and money

The Municipal Posted on June 15, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

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 →

Posted in Water & Energy

Being wise custodians

The Municipal Posted on June 3, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Can you imagine having a “Day Zero” approaching? A day when the water will run out? Water is a resource many people take for granted, viewing it as something that will always be there — yet in South Africa, Cape … Continue reading →

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Staying ahead of the unseen

The Municipal Posted on June 2, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
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 →

Posted in Water & Energy

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