ASC's Intersections Newsletter — March 2, 2023
Nora's Note
The power of small - and diverse - business in New York. ASC was honored to accept the Diversity Champion of Excellence award this week at the New York Power Authority’s Supplier Diversity Expo. ASC’s work with NYPA over more than a decade has fostered partnerships and collaborations with other women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, disadvantaged business enterprises and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses across the state. A targeted digital strategy and creative that put people first in NYPA’s Smart Street Lighting campaign earned a 2022 Marcom Platinum Award, one of the most respected creative competitions in the world and proved the power of digital communications to reach and engage with the public post-pandemic. As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, we're grateful for work that allows us to help advance workforce development, job growth, business opportunity and a cleaner, better environment for New Yorkers and gratified to be recognized for our contribution.
Transportation
Philadelphia, Minneapolis Look to Data for Transit Improvements. Cities across the US are taking a close look at data to inform public transit improvement projects and expand micro-mobility programs. In Philadelphia and Minneapolis, analysts have found that the demographics of each city’s public transit ridership have significantly changed following the Covid-19 pandemic and identified key areas for improvement in last-mile transit and shared mobility infrastructure. Read more on how data analysis can improve public transportation planning and expand access to safe micro-mobility routes. (Source: Mass Transit Mag)
NYT: A sudden Rush to Make Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mainstream
VOA News: Free Public Transportation Accelerates in Some US Cities
North Jersey: Passaic County wants infrastructure plan to focus on more than just roads, mass transit
CNBC: How an autonomous train-bus hybrid could transform city transit
Energy/Environment
US Battery Installations Soared in 2022, Reshaping Power Grids. The United States nearly doubled its battery capacity in 2022 from 4.7 GW to 8.7 GW. Battery capacity is critical for the transition to renewable energies like wind and solar. Unlike fossil fuels, these energy sources cannot be siphoned on-demand, so energy storage allows the US energy supply to fluctuate with consumer needs. Plans are in place to increase US battery capacity to 30 GW by 2025. Read more about how the US achieved such rapid growth in battery capacity. (Source: Scientific American)
Eco Watch: ‘A Vicious Cycle’: How Pesticide Use and Climate Change Make Each Other Worse, and What We Can Do About It
Energy News Network: Made-in-Ohio solar panels benefit from federal incentives, supply chain politics
E&E News: State and federal funds fuel more wildlife crossings
UT News: Salt Could Play Key Role in Energy Transition
Economic Development
Chicago adopts citywide equity and resiliency plan. The Chicago Plan Commission unanimously approved a new plan for equity and resiliency across the city this week. The program goals were developed in collaboration with residents and community-based organizations. City departments and sister agencies will be required to create five-year action plans addressing housing and neighborhoods; arts and culture; environment, climate and energy; lifelong learning; public health and safety; transportation and infrastructure; civic and community engagement; and economic development. Read more on Chicago’s plans to remove barriers for underserved communities. (Source: Smart Cities Dive)
Grist: Heat pumps are taking off in Maine, one of the coldest states
Capital & Main: Colorado Lawmakers Eye Climate-Friendly Pension Reform
Bay Journal: Richmond underscores equity in new climate plan
NYT: Pay and Plug: Federal Funds Spur Cleanup of Lost Oil Wells
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