A key element in mounting effective responses to biological attacks is effective and efficient information sharing. While this is especially true in the initial hours after detection, oftentimes uncertainty about the detection and jurisdictional responsibilities complicate the process.

Read more    04-06-2010

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.

Read more    02-19-2010

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

PTI has joined forces with powerhouse Randall Funding and Development, Inc. to bring you grant writing and grant research services at amazing rates.

By joining this effort, your local government will obtain proven, state-of-the-art grant writing and research services that will push your programs into the next level.

In an era of shrinking revenue and slashed budgets, finding new sources of funding is more critical than ever. PTI is on the cutting edge of providing our local government audience with programs that save money and offer real-world solutions to current problems.

Read more    10-27-2009

Driving Change FAQ    Denver Case Study    PTI Staff Contact: Ronda Mosley, 937-667-4142.

WASHINGTON, D.C., and CARLSBAD, Calif. (October 13, 2009) — Public Technology Institute (PTI), a national, non-profit technology research organization, and Enviance, a proven provider of software solutions to help organizations manage and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and other regulatory risks, today announced a strategic partnership through which PTI will promote the adoption of the Enviance Driving Change® vehicular greenhouse gas management system in cities and counties across the United States.

Read more    10-13-2009

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

PTI Driving Change FAQ     Denver Case Study [PDF]

1) Why should I join this pilot? What are the benefits to my jurisdiction (reduced emissions, cost savings, meeting federal law reporting requirements)?

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), about 20 percent of total U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) are from passenger vehicles (cars and light trucks).

Driving Change calculates a vehicle’s CO2 emissions and correlates those emissions to driving behaviors.

Read more    10-09-2009

PTI Staff Contact: Alan Shark, 202-626-2445.

These services are priced on a project scope basis.

Broadband Strategic Assessment and Engineering Services

PTI can provide assistance to local governments that are exploring initiatives in the community broadband/wireless arena. PTI can help you:

• Define your broadband project vision as it relates to the needs specific to your community stakeholders
• Develop project costs, ROI models, and financing mechanisms
• Conduct competitive analysis and risk assessment
• Inventory current broadband availability
• Manage your project’s implementation.

Read more    05-08-2009

PTI Staff Contact: Alan Shark, 202-626-2445.

On April 22, 2009, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announced a partnership between its frequency coordination subsidiary, APCO-AFC, and PTI.

APCO-AFC will provide support to PTI’s local government entity and agency members. Specifically, APCO-AFC will provide frequency coordination, engineering and licensing services, and licensing management to PTI’s Private Land Mobile Radio (CFR47, Part 90) licensees.

Read more    04-23-2009

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

More and more, civic and county officials find themselves charged with implementing environmental regulations, mandates or ordinances. Enforcing these green initiatives can be a challenging and costly proposition, especially if it requires the addition of specialized staff.

The PTI-Cadmus Group Environmental Alliance: 25 Years of Environmental Experience, and Unparalleled Technological Expertise

PTI is dedicated to helping you address your technology needs. Now, we are expanding our services to help you tackle environmental challenges. Through an exclusive strategic alliance, PTI offers you the services of the Cadmus Group.

Read more    02-13-2008

PTI Staff Contact: Alan Shark, 202-626-2445.

Technology Management Support and Technical Assistance for Local Governments

Local governments face many similar problems. Why reinvent the wheel each time you establish a new program or explore new uses of technology? It makes sense to tap into the experience and hindsight of local government peers and industry professionals who have confronted a similar situation, saving your organization time, money, and staff effort.

Read more    06-01-2007

To assist local governments in accomplishing their goals, we have designed these service offerings:

Technology Management Consulting: Provide local governments with strategic and technical guidance with a team of industry experts.

Executives-On-Loan: These teams bring together officials who have addressed similar problems to share their insights and make recommendations in a particular problem area.

Surveys: Can be designed to help you define your most pressing constituent service delivery issues, identify key barriers to technology implementation, examine internal service issues and determine customer needs.

What does this mean for me?

Read more    02-27-2007

PTI Staff Contact: Alan Shark, 202-626-2445.

PTI made history when it became prime contractor for the first comprehensive wireless project in Corpus Christi, Texas. Today PTI sees broadband deployment as one of the most critical issues to face local government – whether public or private network, wireless or wired, for public safety or for the public at large, or for internal governmental operations.

Read more    11-30-2006