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- Baltimore Prevents Over 3M Pounds of Trash Reaching Harbor, Stimulates Environmental Awareness
Baltimore, MD, USA
Baltimore needed a solution to prevent trash being swept out to Baltimore Habor by the Jones Falls stream, a large source of pollution. Using water-wheel-powered technology, the city has collected over 3,520,000 pounds of trash fr...
Taxes & User Fees,Public Private Partnership,Philanthropic grants - UCSD Microgrid represents more cost-effective, energy efficient solution to greenhouse gas reduction
San Diego, CA, USA
As part of the UC campus-wide initiative to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, the University of California, San Diego built up its microgrid with a cogeneration plant and solar power, creating a more energy-efficient cost-s...
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Add Your Case StudyBerkeley, CA Strengthens Power Outage Resilience with Clean Energy Microgrid ProjectBerkeley, CA, USA
The City of Berkeley researched building a clean energy microgrid community to provide power to critical facilities during power outages. After finding obstacles preventing the widespread adoption of microgrids, the city developed...
State and local grants- Financing Renewable Energy Project with Crowdfunding in Holyoke, MA
Holyoke, MA, USA
ESG Clean Energy is raising community-based capital from local investors to fund the development of a renewable energy project in partnership with the local power provider. Community-level renewable energy projects can be difficul...
Innovative Finance - Strategic Energy Plan & Energy Efficiency Projects Help Manage San Diego Airport Energy Resources
San Diego, CA, USA
The Strategic Energy Plan allows the San Diego Regional Airport Authority to establish more dependable energy sources and offset greenhouse gas emissions while containing costs. Energy efficiency and conservation projects, along w...
General Fund/Existing Public Funds,GrantsSan Diego County Regional Airport Authority's Facilities Management Department - Regulatory Enforced Engagement Lights Up SA Power Networks State-Wide Consultation
South Australia, Australia
SA Power Networks, the sole electricity distributor in South Australia, serves the energy needs of around 900,000 customers over a vast and diverse region. 'Talking Power' was born from the need to connect with this diverse commun...
General Fund/Existing Public FundsCommunications - USD implements solar-powered ‘EnergiPlants’ for outdoor lighting
San Diego, CA, USA
The University of San Diego (USD) utilizes Primo Energy "EnergiPlants" as a way of providing outdoor lighting, charging and other services - all powered by the wind and sun. USD has provided these energy-efficient solutions at the...
Public Private Partnership - City of Barrie Pilot Proves Smart Parking Meters Can Work in Harsh Winter Conditions
Barrie, ON, Canada
Thirty miles north of Toronto, the City of Barrie has more extreme weather conditions than most Canadian cities. However, the fast-growing city was able to take advantage of smart parking technology to improve customer service and...
General Fund/Existing Public FundsManager of Traffic and Parking - Using a Public-Private Partnership to Upgrade Parking in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA, USA
The City of Los Angeles leveraged a Public-Private partnership to address the city’s parking needs that would pay for itself. The partnership met the needs of the city by providing new, smart parking technology that was environmen...
Public Private PartnershipMayor's Office - 100% Renewable Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure + Emergency Backup Power
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
The goal of the project was to acquire 100% renewably energized electric vehicle charging units for the City's growing fleet of electric vehicles while integrating the development of a resilience strategy.
Grants,State and local grantsThe City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget on behalf of Equipment Leasing Authority