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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

Cars That Think

VPUU works to transform low-income neighborhoods into safer, more sustainable communities. Sixteen Nimble units have been built by community “clusters” for delivering mobile training workshops and establishing networks. The price of a Nimble ranges from $500 to $2,000, depending on what hardware and components are selected.

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Solar Powered Greenius Producing Massive South Bay Energy

Creative Greenius

As I learned at the day-long April 29th California Energy Commission Staff Workshop on AB 811 and AB 811 type programs in Sacramento, programs done on an individual city basis, like the City of Berkley’s, don’t enjoy the necessary economies of scale that countywide, JPA or statewide programs (now in development) can bring.

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