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Susquehanna Sourcewater Early Warning System
Better communication is helping communities become more resilient to disasters. The Susquehanna River Basin provides water to 700,000 people, including Philadelphians. See how their government is keeping watch.
Monitor Power Usage With Smart Meters
Did you know that the cost of using electricity changes throughout the day? A business in New York shows us how smart meters can help us save money and energy.
Cities and Smart Communities
What makes a city most attractive to you? Clean waterways, green energy or living laboratories of energy efficiency? See how some U.S. cities are attracting new residents on our interactive map.
EVOPAC: Making Cars and Trucks Cleaner
Umpqua Energy wants to make your trip to the DMV a breeze. Their EVOPAC uses a high tech innovation to reduce emissions and boost fuel efficiency of any internal combustion engine.
Pecan Street Smart Grid Demonstration Project
A community in Austin, TX is testing out the idea that we’ll use energy better if we’re smarter about it by linking homeowners in a mini-smart grid.
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