The Energy Blueprint Factory was developed as a scalable system that connects people, places, cities, universities, non-profits and businesses to share the knowledge, experience and resources needed to accelerate the adoption of clean, renewable energy projects across the globe.

The Energy Blueprint: San Leandro’s early investment in fiber optics has enabled development of smart energy projects, driven by data, that can serve as role models for other cities. to initiate development of a blueprint for smart energy projects. Working with Derick Lee, Founder of San Leandro’s Pilot City, Acosta and Lee co-chair the Energy section, working with public and private organizations across the U.S. have leadership roles in two groundbreaking initiatives: the Utilities and Wi-Fi Superclusters.ĬIO Deborah Acosta participated in the “Utilities SuperCluster” Leadership Team, which included Energy, Water and Wastewater as separate elements of the Supercluster, chaired by Ed Davalos of Motorola. In addition to the Mayor’s Keynote Panel, San Leandro Staff from Innovation and I.T. This was the perfect platform for Mayor Cutter to discuss San Leandro’s many innovation and technology advancements launched through the public-private partnership that built the City’s fiber optic network, Lit San Leandro.

The focus for all mayors was introduction of their cities’ “smart” initiatives. Mayor Pauline Cutter took part in a Mayor’s Keynote Panel to open the two-day Expo. Buol, Dubuque IA Mayor Acquanetta Warren, Fontana CA Moderator – Judy Reinke, Career Minister, ITA, U.S. From right to left: Mayor Pauline Cutter, San Leandro CA Mayor Gary McCarthy, Schnectady NY Mayor Catherine Pugh, Baltimore MD Mayor Roy D.

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