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Conference Agenda Updated!

The 2010 PTI Technology Solutions & Innovations Conference at FOSE brings together local government officials and representatives from the private sector interested in learning about the technology issues, challenges and opportunities facing America’s cities and counties.

Read more   03-09-2010

An independent panel of judges has identified the winners of PTI’s 2009-2010 Technology Solutions Awards.

"The entries show that PTI member governments continue to be at the forefront when it comes to deploying technology at the local level," said PTI Executive Director Alan R. Shark. "As government services come under increasing scrutiny during these difficult budget times, cities and counties must continue to invest in sound technology tools and practices. In the entries that PTI received I think you will see where those investments definitely paid off."

Abstracts of Solutions entries are now published. Click Read More to review them.

Read more   03-03-2010

PTI Staff Contact: Ronda Mosley, 937-667-4142.

Join no-cost ENERGY STAR® online training sessions and learn how to improve the energy efficiency of buildings by ten percent or more. Register now at this link.

Computer Power Management with ENERGY STAR

Tuesday, March 16, 1:00–2:00 PM ET

Read more   02-25-2010

The National Hydrogen Association (NHA) will hold the 21st annual NHA Hydrogen Conference & Expo this year in Long Beach, CA, May 3–6, 2010 at the Long Beach Convention Center.

The NHA Hydrogen Conference & Expo, themed green energy, green jobs, green planet, is the largest hydrogen conference in the U.S. and the longest running annual hydrogen energy conference in the world.

Learn more and register for the 2010 NHA Hydrogen Conference & Expo at this link, or call the National Hydrogen Association at 202-223-5547.

02-22-2010    Send a link

PTI Staff Contact: Ronda Mosley, 937-667-4142.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today the 43 cities and towns across the country that will receive grant funding to develop or expand local energy assurance plans that will improve electricity reliability and energy security in these communities.

These emergency preparedness plans, funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in a competitive process that total over $8 million in grants, will help ensure local governments can recover and restore power quickly following any energy supply disruptions.

PTI is working closely with DOE to provide technical assistance as part of this Local Government Energy Assurance Planning (LEAP) program.

Read more   02-19-2010

Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 2:00 PM-3:00 PM ET

Cloud computing is one of the most important technology trends impacting IT in 2010. What does it mean to your organization?

For several months PTI has been promoting awareness of the various aspects of cloud computing to local governments nationwide. At this webinar, Google will explain how Google apps can fit into your cloud strategy.

Read more   02-19-2010

PTI Staff Contact: Ronda Mosley, 937-667-4142.

April 20-21, 2010, Denver, CO

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE) in conjunction with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) are pleased to invite you to the Summer Energy Outlook Conference and a special, interactive Workshop on Energy Data and Assurance Planning.

Read more   02-19-2010

PTI, in partnership with Randall Funding & Development, Inc. is offering a new service to our members—financial reporting assistance for any entity receiving funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Demonstrating compliance with required transparency and reporting requirements is essential. The scope of this reporting service includes:

Read more   02-01-2010