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Solar-powered cities: sunny outlook with patches of cloud

Renewable energy, combined with energy efficiency is central to powering cities of the future. Sarah Wray looks at how solar is a key part of that energy mix

The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are to be realised, says Thomas Newby, chief operating officer of Tonik Energy.

Blockchain and carbon offsetting can help cities reduce emissions – but sometimes simpler is better

The University of Liverpool’s Stephen Finnegan explores the pros and cons of carbon offsetting and outlines Liverpool’s bid to become the UK’s first ’climate positive’ city by the end of 2020.

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Cities seek $86bn for climate infrastructure projects

Cities seek $86bn for climate infrastructure projects

Climate action18 Feb 2025

Data from CDP, the world’s independent environmental disclosure system, reveals the urgent need for climate finance to support urban infrastructure projects globally.

Oregon progresses energy-efficient buildings strategy

Oregon progresses energy-efficient buildings strategy

Batteries and renewables19 Dec 2024

Energy Trust of Oregon is working with CLEAResult on the New Buildings programme, a first-of-its-kind approach to grid-interactive efficient US buildings.

Biden administration awards $12.62m for clean energy projects

Biden administration awards $12.62m for clean energy projects

Climate action29 Aug 2024

The programme will distribute $12.62m to 32 local governments, two states, and one Tribe to improve energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Incubator announces programme for building decarbonisation

Incubator announces programme for building decarbonisation

Climate action21 Aug 2024

IN² aims to support corporations and communities towards sustainability goals by providing practical implementation guidance and access to validated technologies.

Sustainable life sciences building opens in Watertown

Sustainable life sciences building opens in Watertown

Commercial buildings19 Apr 2024

Clean energy transition company Catalyze has unveiled the purpose-built life science building in the Massachusetts city equipped with solar and storage system.

Siemens inaugurates climate-neutral campus in Zug

Siemens inaugurates climate-neutral campus in Zug

Commercial buildings12 Sep 2023

The campus combines real and digital worlds and makes use of heat pumps and water from Lake Zug while planted flat roofs provide additional insulation.

Thailand claims world’s largest factory rooftop solar project

Thailand claims world’s largest factory rooftop solar project

Solar power09 Aug 2023

The solar panel unit on the facility in Amata City Rayong industrial park southwest of Bangkok will be equivalent in size to more than 18 football pitches.

Major London sites to be powered by Dorset solar farm

Major London sites to be powered by Dorset solar farm

Solar power22 Dec 2022

The power purchase agreement is, reportedly, the first of its kind in the UK to be signed directly between a renewables energy producer and a governing authority.

How utility's new HQ can decarbonise the electric grid

How utility's new HQ can decarbonise the electric grid

Commercial buildings22 Sep 2022

Sonoma Clean Power’s headquarters in Santa Rosa features an innovative microgrid that claims to go beyond net zero energy standards by reducing greenhouse gas emissions on the State’s electric grid.

Solar panel project powers Melbourne’s net zero ambitions

Solar panel project powers Melbourne’s net zero ambitions

Solar power18 Aug 2022

As well as the environmental benefits – saving more than 1,300 tonnes of carbon emissions annually – the solar power system will reduce the market’s electricity bill by $100,000 a year.

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A dedicated platform and series of workshop events focused on how AI is being applied across cities from experimentation to large-scale, embedded deployment.

Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Each sculpture features a 24/7 visual livestream from a Portal in the other city, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers and visitors.

Cloud-based building sustainability scoring tool unveiled

Sustainable construction practices promoting “net zero” building designs have become a primary industry objective

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