Energy and Sustainability

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (768+ words) Local news for Atlanta and beyond Union City’s success did not happen by accident. Today, Union City is one of Georgia’s fastest-growing cities and, according to GoBankingRates’ 2024 ranking, the fourth-fastest-growing suburb in the nation. I’m proud of that progress. But…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (351+ words) In Downtown Los Angeles, damaged lighting infrastructure, unlit pedestrian corridors, and temporarybattery trailers have created challenges for businesses, residents, and visitors. As the city prepares formajor global events in the coming years, the need for reliable energy infrastructure that complements…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (711+ words) Beginning this fall, Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff will have a new way to rethink waste. The Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) is opening the Trash Lab, a makerspace in Room S27 of the Technology Square Research Building dedicated…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (518+ words) Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly vital to the nation’s power grid. However, AI tools meant to help energy companies manage the grid, plan for future needs, and respond to problems also create new security and safety concerns. Saman Zonouz,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (422+ words) For centuries, farmers have relied on simple minerals to balance soil pH and grow stronger crops. Only recently have scientists realized that this practice, known as liming, may in many cases remove more carbon dioxide than it releases. But proving…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (655+ words) The continuing loss of trees in Atlanta, the City in the Forest, has a negative impact on citizens' health and the environment....

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (465+ words) A new agreement will see Google support uprates on Georgia Power's share of the Vogtle and Hatch plants, enabling up to USD900 million in projected benefits to customers over the life of the units as......

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (196+ words) Google (GOOG,GOOGL) said that it has signed a new agreement with Georgia Power to support clean and reliable nuclear energy in Georgia, along with providing savings for customers. Under the agreement, which is subject to approval by the Georgia…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (314+ words) The project is planned as Falling Water Park, with an estimated total cost of $3 million. Atlanta is expected to provide a $1 million match, while the Georgia Department of Natural Resources grant will support trails, a boardwalk, educational signs and recreation,…...

3+ week, 11+ hour ago   (82+ words) Atlanta plans to transform a 26-acre forest near Langford Parkway into Falling Water Park after receiving a $2 million state grant. The city will contribute another $1 million toward trails, a fishing and birdwatching boardwalk, wildlife signs and outdoor recreation areas. Atlanta…...