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How multiple energy improvements brought comfort and savings to Jasper County Jail

The Municipal Posted on September 18, 2021 by Mary Jane BogleSeptember 17, 2021
energy

Imagine investing in the construction of a brand-new correction facility, only to discover the energy costs to run said facility climbing upward of $25,000 per month. Even then, comfort levels for inmates and employees alike would be elusive at best … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged energy, september 2021, The Municipal, water & energy | Leave a reply

Lima and other Ohio cities prioritize sustainable energy

The Municipal Posted on August 28, 2021 by Lauren CaggianoSeptember 1, 2021
energy

Lima, Ohio, is setting an example for other cities of what it means to prioritize sustainability in 2021 and beyond. Look no further than its membership in Power a Clean Future Ohio, a nonpartisan coalition dedicated to helping cities and … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged august 2021, energy, The Municipal, water & energy | Leave a reply

Community solar provides value, savings for municipal utilities

The Municipal Posted on February 19, 2015 by The MunicipalFebruary 16, 2015
The Jefferson County Community Solar Array

The solar industry is growing at an unprecedented rate throughout the U.S. By the end of 2015, the Solar Energy Industries Association predicts there will be enough solar power capacity installed to power more than 5.8 million homes. Municipal utilities … Continue reading →

Posted in Company Profile | Tagged community, energy, municipal, power, solar, utilities | Leave a reply

Balancing act: landfills vs. waste-to-energy plants

The Municipal Posted on December 29, 2014 by Ray BaloghDecember 26, 2014
Lee County Solid Waste combustion units

There’s a lot of gold in them thar hills. “Gold,” in this case, refers to municipal solid waste that can be recycled, reused, composted or converted into energy. It also includes the waste’s by-product of methane, some of which can … Continue reading →

Posted in Wastewater Management | Tagged energy, landfills, waste | Leave a reply

PEV infrastructure: Get ready

The Municipal Posted on September 23, 2014 by The MunicipalSeptember 23, 2014
In 2013 the New York Power Authority installed three employee charging stations at its White Plains, N.Y., facility as part of its workplace charging pilot program. (Photo courtesy New York Power Authority)

Related: Raleigh paves the way for plug-in vehicles. The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory has launched a new tool to help local and regional leaders assess the readiness of their communities for the arrival of plug-in electric … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged charging, electric, energy, pev | Leave a reply

Solar panel fires

The Municipal Posted on September 16, 2014 by Keith KneppSeptember 16, 2014
An increase in the number of homes, businesses and even farms installing solar panels means all fire departments should be prepared to combat the unique electric fires that can result. (Photo provided by Deep Blue Training Associates)

The cost of powering homes, farms and businesses has increased exponentially during the past 30 years. To combat the uncertainty, or in many cases to create a more “green” environment, residents and business owners have turned to solar as an … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire Fighters, Rescue, Solar Energy | Tagged dunn, electrical, energy, power, pv, risk, solar, systems | Leave a reply

Top energy-efficient cities

The Municipal Posted on February 17, 2014 by The MunicipalFebruary 13, 2014
energy efficient cities

Last year the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ranked 34 major U.S. cities on their efforts to reduce energy usage by installing electric vehicle charging stations, starting bike sharing programs, facilitating the installation of cool roofs and other similar … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy | Tagged 34, cities, energy, new, ohio, pa, york | Leave a reply

Window film retrofits bring savings

The Municipal Posted on February 5, 2014 by Sarah WrightFebruary 6, 2014
While low-e glass prevents heat from leaving a building, many times the cost of heat entering the facility is completely neglected. That’s what energy control films regulate. (Shutterstock photo)

Particularly in the hotter months, energy control film, aka window film or solar window film, proves to be an economical solution when it comes to reducing energy costs, especially for municipalities coping with the operating expense of aging infrastructure. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects | Tagged buildings, control, energy, film, films, heat, solar, window | Leave a reply

NZE subdivision developed in Charles City, Iowa

The Municipal Posted on January 26, 2014 by Sarah WrightFebruary 18, 2014
Using alternative energy and other energyefficient options, Parkside Development in Charles City, Iowa, will be net zero energy depending on homeowner’s energy usage. Pictured is a home prior to the placement of PV panels. (Photo provided)

A new development has garnered attention across the state of Iowa: Charles City, Iowa, is constructing a net zero energy subdivision. With its use of green technologies, according to Charles City Administrator Tom Brownlow, Parkside Development will produce as much … Continue reading →

Posted in Development | Tagged city, development, energy, lacroix, net, project, water | Leave a reply

Additional benefits of solar film

The Municipal Posted on January 21, 2014 by The MunicipalJanuary 16, 2014
Pensacola, Fla.’s city hall received window film shortly after Hurricane Ivan, for the dual purposes of energy savings and ballistics protection. (Photo provided)

Solar film will deepen the tone of existing glass and obscure the view of partially closed blinds, interior furnishings and items placed in window sills. The facade of buildings will have a uniform, consistent appearance. Interior furnishings such as carpet, … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged buildings, energy, film, films, furnishings, glass, installation, solar | 1 Reply

Window film retrofits bring savings

The Municipal Posted on January 21, 2014 by Sarah WrightJanuary 16, 2014
The Kentucky Public Service Commission building, located in Frankfort, Ky., had window film applied to it to reduce solar heat gain. (Photo provided)

Particularly in the hotter months, energy control film — aka window film — proves to be an economical solution when it comes to reducing energy costs, especially for municipalities coping with aging infrastructure and their associated operating costs. Marcus Billings, … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged billings, building, buildings, energy, film, heat, savings, window | Leave a reply

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