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nextcity.org > urbanist-news > for-energy-hogging-dc-buildings-its-upgrade-or-pay

For Energy-Hogging D.C. Buildings, It’s Upgrade or Pay

1+ hour, 5+ min ago   (1416+ words) Existing buildings are responsible for nearly 70% of Washington, D.C.’s greenhouse emissions. Cutting their energy use often isn’t easy. Dan Charles | Greater Greater Washington August 10, 2026 This story was originally published by Greater Greater Washington. When Joe Gibbons took over as president…...

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nextcity.org > urbanist-news > the-safety-case-for-robotaxis-doesnt-really-hold-up-in-new-york-city-report

The Safety Case for Robotaxis Doesn’t Really Hold Up in New York City, Report Finds

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1023+ words) A new study says NYC’s drivers-for-hire already outperform Waymo's national crash rate – and robotaxis cars may just increase traffic congestion. Reagin von Lehe July 30, 2026 While recent research suggests autonomous robotaxis may be safer than the average human driver, a new…...

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nextcity.org > urbanist-news > in-massachusetts-parked-evs-will-start-feeding-the-grid-this-summer

In Massachusetts, Parked EVs Will Start Feeding the Grid This Summer

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (772+ words) Three electric school buses will kick-start the state’s groundbreaking vehicle-to-grid pilot program once school’s out, with more EVs to be added in the coming months. Sarah Shemkus | Canary Media June 17, 2026 This story was originally published by Canary Media. After the…...

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nextcity.org > urbanist-news > electric-buses-are-passing-a-brutal-cold-weather-test-in-wisconsin

Electric Buses Are Passing a Brutal Cold-Weather Test in Wisconsin

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (796+ words) Madison is proving that electric buses can run through frightfully cold winters, providing a blueprint for zero-emissions transit in other frigid locales. Benton Graham March 6, 2026 Jonathan Mertzig was wary when Madison rolled out a fleet of 62 electric buses in the…...

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nextcity.org > urbanist-news > how-community-solar-turned-a-superfund-site-into-savings-in-illinois

How Community Solar Turned a Superfund Site Into Savings in Illinois

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1068+ words) A new 9.1-MW solar array will help residents of Waukegan, Illinois, reduce energy bills. State incentives for low-income solar made the brownfield redevelopment project possible. Kari Lydersen February 13, 2026 This story was originally published by Canary Media. As someone who spent…...

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nextcity.org > urbanist-news > energy-efficiency-rebate-meant-for-low-income-new-yorkers-empower-plus

An Energy Efficiency Rebate Meant for Low-Income New Yorkers Is Missing Its Mark

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (781+ words) Every new monthly gift is matched for a full year.Donate EmPower+ is a first-in-the-nation program designed to reduce power consumption of New Yorkers. But it faces significant implementation challenges – and its funding is in limbo. Zhenjia Zhang | The Xylom…...

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nextcity.org > urbanist-news > the-case-for-redirecting-climate-funds-to-microforests-not-evs

The Case for Redirecting Climate Funds to Microforests, Not EVs

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (741+ words) Op-ed: Moving New Jersey’s electric vehicle subsidies to instead fund the development of dense, biodiverse urban plots would offer more bang for our buck. L. Lo Sontag Op-Ed September 30, 2025 Like many U.S. states and cities, New Jersey is racing to…...

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nextcity.org > urbanist-news > a-startup-promised-45000-ev-jobs-to-struggling-towns-theyre-still-waiting

A Startup Promised 45,000 EV Jobs to Struggling Towns. They’re Still Waiting.

11+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1777+ words) Desperate for jobs, three communities embraced a bold electric vehicle promise. Now, they’re left with questions—and no jobs. Ames Alexander August 12, 2025 They came with promises of transformation: thousands of jobs, surging salaries and a foothold in the booming electric…...