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Every city has different transportation needs. That's why there's no single roadmap for electric mobility.

Some communities are expanding access to charging. Others are investing in e-bikes, electric carshare, or policies that make it easier to adopt new transportation options.

Our latest article highlights 10 actions cities can take to build on the progress they're already making and create more transportation choices for residents.

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What if a roof could help cool a building without using electricity?

That's the idea behind Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling (PDRC). As extreme heat becomes more common, keeping buildings cool is becoming one of our biggest public safety and energy challenges. Rather than relying solely on air conditioning, PDRC offers a passive way to reduce heat before it enters a building.

Think of it as the next generation of cool roofs. PDRC materials reflect sunlight while also releasing heat back into the sky, helping roofs stay cooler. That means buildings can reduce the need for air conditioning while easing pressure on the grid.

As temperatures continue to rise, technologies like PDRC can help make cooling more affordable, accessible, and energy efficient.

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Enhancing energy system resilience can help lower energy costs, avoid system failures, and provide critical services before, during, and after a heatwave, storm, or other disaster.

Extreme weather is a threat to aging energy infrastructure. Power outages can have immediate and life-threatening consequences including health emergencies, water and sanitation failures, food insecurity, and loss of communications.

Investing now in a flexible, diverse mix of energy resources across different technologies and locations — including locally available, renewable, or reclaimed resources — can help provide reliable electricity and strengthen community resilience during disruptions to save lives and protect people’s quality of life. https://ow.ly/hWqY50ZmyN4