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Putting IoT to Work For U.S. Sustainability Goals

The article discusses the ambitious environmental goals set by the Biden Administration, such as investing in EV infrastructure and transitioning the energy grid to solar power. It highlights how IoT sensors can be pivotal in achieving US sustainability targets by aiding in monitoring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Putting IoT to Work For U.S. Sustainability Goals

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The Biden Administration's environmental goals include significant investments in EV infrastructure and shifting half of the energy grid to solar power.

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The US ranks 24th in environmental performance according to recent studies from Yale and Columbia universities.

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IoT sensors play a critical role in measuring and tracking the progress of sustainability initiatives in the United States.

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The Biden Administration has led a charge on establishing ambitious environmental goals for the future, whether that’s EV infrastructure investments or plans to transition half the energy grid to solar power. These high profile commitments from the administration have put a spotlight on our country’s sustainability efforts as a whole, which still lags behind other industrialized nations. The most recent studies from Yale and Columbia universities put the US at 24th in environmental performance.

Per usual, we wanted to know: where does cutting edge technology fit into raising that performance? How will we measure and track the reduction of greenhouse emissions in the atmosphere, and how will we monitor the switch of our grid from coal to green energy effectively? We turned to the founder of Green Econometrics, Michael Davies, to get insight into how IoT sensors can help achieve sustainability goals for the US, as well as support general health and safety.

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Michael Davies
Michael DaviesFounder & Data Scientist

Michael Davies is the Founder of Green Econometrics, specializing in advanced analytics and data visualization of major economic trends and research surrounding the green economy. The company's analytics have driven business intelligence, marketing strategy, and process optimization. Green Econometrics achieved a 17% energy efficiency improvement for the New Jersey Department of Transportation, earning recognition from the House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. Collaborating with the Port Authority of NY & NJ, they influenced the adoption of LED lighting in the Lincoln Tunnel. Michael's expertise extends to predictive analytics and customer behavior modeling, enhancing call center operations and process improvements.

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Michael Davies
Michael Davies

Founder & Data Scientist

Michael Davies is the Founder of Green Econometrics, specializing in advanced analytics and data visualization of major economic trends and research surrounding the green economy. The company's analytics have driven business intelligence, marketing strategy, and process optimization. Green Econometrics achieved a 17% energy efficiency improvement for the New Jersey Department of Transportation, earning recognition from the House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

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