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Friday, February 7th, 2014Strategic Directions: Utility Automation and Integration
Friday, January 31st, 2014
BLACK & VEATCH
Since the rollout of the first smart grid programs, there has been a realization that automation and “smart” programs benefit all types of utilities and infrastructure systems. Gas and water smart grids, for example, will result in more efficient storage, improved distribution, reductions in system losses and expanded customer engagement.
Expanding and Streamlining the Twin Cities Freeway Network
Tuesday, January 28th, 2014
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
The Twin Cities freeway network is a densely instrumented and growing transportation system. As the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) pursues a performance-based management strategy to monitor the health of the network and make planning and management decisions, the data from this vast network is being examined using a variety of methods.
Minnesota: Solar for Everyone
Thursday, January 23rd, 2014
Minnesota Community Solar is leading a solar revolution. Securing your electricity with solar energy has never been easier or more accessible. All you need is an electric meter and a desire to be the change you wish to see in the world. Visit our website at www.mncommunitysolar.com or call 612.345.7188 to learn more or subscribe.
-Minnesota Community Solar on YouTube
Broadband in Washington State
Thursday, January 23rd, 2014
WASHINGTON STATE BROADBAND OFFICE
For the broadband ecosystem of Washington State, 2013 was a year of getting up to speed. Most of the major infrastructure projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act were completed during the year. The largest of these projects was construction of more than 1,300 miles of “middle mile” fiber optic cable.
Power Surge: Department of Defense and Energy Security
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014
THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS
The U.S. Department of Defense defines installation energy security as the ability to assure access to reliable sources of energy and deliver that power to meet operational needs on its bases in the United States and abroad. The U.S. military needs safe, secure, reliable, and affordable energy to operate facilities on an uninterrupted basis. To meet essential power requirements, defense leaders have initiated far-reaching steps to harness advanced technologies capable of conserving energy, enabling on-site production from renewable sources, and saving taxpayers millions of dollars.
This Infra Week
Friday, January 17th, 2014
INFRA STORIES YOU SHOULDN’T MISS!
-Portland Apartment Complexes Embrace Cyclists
-A Bump in the Track for Acela
-Chicago’s Ashland BRT Proposal Get Mixed Reviews
-Silver Line Closed Until Undisclosed Construction End Date
Washington, DC: Freezing the Ground for the First Street Tunnel
Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
DC Water’s Contractor (SKJD) will utilize an innovative ground freezing technology to improve ground condition in advance of shaft, adit and near surface construction of the First Street Tunnel Project. By creating a natural gas generated closed loop brine system, the ground will be stabilized in advance of excavation. Ground Freezing ensures that the required excavation in the four construction staging areas for this important project will be fully stabilized.
View this complete post...The Exposition Light Rail Line Study
Monday, December 23rd, 2013
Los Angeles, the world’s prototypical automobile city, is transforming into a multi-modal metropolis.
View this complete post...Wichita, Kansas: Using Wichway.org
Thursday, December 12th, 2013
The WICHway website adjusts to the type of electronic device used. Thus the view is different on a desktop computer, a tablet or a Smartphone yet website functions are fully operational on each device. On a Smartphone, you can bookmark the home page or any other page in the website. Here’s how to do it.
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