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Elizabeth Daigneau

Contributing Writer

Elizabeth Daigneau is managing editor of GOVERNING Magazine, sister publication to Government Technology.

FutureStructure Infrastructure

Cities Want to See Greener Rooftops

The growing push to meet renewable energy goals has cities looking to a low-tech solution that has worked throughout Europe for more than 40 years.

October 09, 2018
· Elizabeth Daigneau
Infrastructure

Visual Illustrations Can Give Meaning to Overwhelming Emissions Numbers

Governments have hundreds of thousands of data sets available for public use, but much of that information can be difficult to comprehend or visualize.

February 23, 2017
· Elizabeth Daigneau
Recovery

Thousands Apply to 'Shelter at Home' as Part of State's New Flood Housing Program

It's unclear how many of them will qualify for the home repair effort, a key component of the state's plan for addressing the needs of thousands of displaced flood victims.

August 30, 2016
· Elizabeth Daigneau
Recovery

State Sets out on 'Shelter at Home' Program to Expedite Returns to Flood-Damaged Homes

"Shelter At Home" was unveiled this week as a key component of the state's plan for addressing the needs of thousands of flood victims who have been displaced from their homes.

August 26, 2016
· Elizabeth Daigneau
Recovery

President Obama Heads to Baton Rouge to View Historic Flood Damage

The flooding across South Louisiana has left at least 13 people dead and thousands more displaced.

August 23, 2016
· Elizabeth Daigneau
Emergency Management

FEMA: Unclear What Housing Options Will be Used, but Don't Expect Katrina-era FEMA Trailers

It hasn't yet been decided, but another option that FEMA will weigh as it assists with recovery is placing people in manufactured housing units in Louisiana.

August 17, 2016
· Elizabeth Daigneau
Health and Human Services

Are LED Streetlights Disrupting Your Sleep?

Many municipalities have switched to LED streetlights to save energy and money. But the change still comes at a cost.

July 06, 2016
· Elizabeth Daigneau
Digital Communities

How Sin City Might Get Watered Down

The nation's driest city wants to market its water-saving efforts to the rest of the world.

July 01, 2016
· Elizabeth Daigneau
FutureStructure Infrastructure

Can Hawaii Reach its Target of 100 Percent Renewable Energy?

The state is working toward becoming the first to get 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources. Getting there won’t be easy.

July 01, 2016
· Elizabeth Daigneau
Infrastructure

Using a New Tool to Predict Climate Change Cures

En-ROADS, a newly developed climate predicting tool, could help cities test whether (and how much) specific energy policies can slow global warming.

June 23, 2016
· Elizabeth Daigneau