A clean and efficient future: energy in focus at Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

Discover how this year’s Cities Climate Action Summit puts the spotlight on the switch to clean and renewable energy, and the importance of energy-efficiency.

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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Energy storage model could help the UK decarbonise at least cost

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The latest news in resilience on smart city projects and initiatives across the world.

Glasgow raises £1m for solar energy projects

Glasgow raises £1m for solar energy projects

Solar power26 Jan 2026

Investors were able to pledge as little as £5 to the scheme which will be used by the sustainability team for solar energy projects on city council buildings.

UKPN aims to accelerate implementation of low-carbon tech

UKPN aims to accelerate implementation of low-carbon tech

Climate action21 Jan 2026

The EcoVar device helps maximise the use of the existing electricity network, enabling more homes to adopt clean technologies like EVs and solar panels.

Massachusetts launches climatetech support initiative

Massachusetts launches climatetech support initiative

Climate action15 Jan 2026

Massachusetts Clean Energy Centre has announced the first awardees of its CriticalMass programme that focuses on projects with measurable climate impact.

Zero Bills homes launch in Scotland

Climate action15 Jan 2026

The scheme allows customers to move into homes in Dundee equipped with green technology such as heat pumps and pay no home energy bills for at least 5-10 years.

Engineering academy awards £39m to scale climate innovations

Engineering academy awards £39m to scale climate innovations

Climate action29 Dec 2025

Thirteen engineering innovators receive £3m each to develop solutions that tackle multiple causes of the climate crisis, and mitigate and adapt to its impacts.

London trams depot in Croydon makes green transition

London trams depot in Croydon makes green transition

Solar power18 Dec 2025

Sustainable transformation of the depot has seen a major upgrade to its heating and power system, improving energy efficiency and saving money in the long-term.

Austin announces Electric System Resiliency Plan

Austin announces Electric System Resiliency Plan

Resilience17 Dec 2025

The strategy aims to ensure the grid is reliable and resilient against disruptions and can recover quickly from outages as well as adapt to future challenges.

Los Angeles no longer uses coal in city power supply

Los Angeles no longer uses coal in city power supply

Climate action16 Dec 2025

The announcement is a major milestone on city’s accelerated transition to 100 per cent clean energy by 2035 and a pivotal step in its climate leadership.

Californian solar schools project to save over $6m

Californian solar schools project to save over $6m

Solar power15 Dec 2025

Orange Unified School District in Orange County has worked with Ameresco to reduce energy costs and efficiency with solar PV solutions across seven schools.

Bristol City Council hits climate investment target early

Bristol City Council hits climate investment target early

Climate action24 Nov 2025

The programme gave people, communities and businesses of Bristol an opportunity to invest in climate related projects, helping the city’s green transition.

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Sidewalk Labs shuts down Toronto smart city project

Google affiliate blames coronavirus and economic uncertainty for closing controversial and delayed smart city project

What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

They will collaborate on projects relating to 5G, smart city applications and digital transformation.

OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

SmartCitiesWorld gets up close and personal with the City of Dallas and its innovative smart city strategies. Panellist from City of Dallas, National League of Cities and Ubicquia. Watch OnDemand

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

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Iskandar shows Malaysia’s smart cities’ promise but only if they keep citizens in mind

Malaysia can show how to build a smart city from scratch but it’s not without its challenges, writes Skymind CEO Shawn ...

Connected Cities: Has the future changed in light of Covid-19?

The Covid-19 pandemic should force us to change how we use buildings, argues Meagan Crawford, Executive Director of ...

The 14 pillars of a smart city

Strategies must take a holistic approach encompassing people, institutions, structures and operations, say Clint Vince, ...

The smartest cities on climate: What can we learn?

More cities must ramp up their climate ambition and deliver urgent action, fast, says Kyra Appleby, Global Director of ...

New energy, changing behaviour and blockchain: 5 transport predictions for 2020

Rabih Arzouni, Fujitsu UK’s CTO of transport, shares his transport predictions for the year ahead.

How to power smart cities in a clean, low-carbon future

Microgrids transform urban energy into localised, efficient, resilient and sustainable systems, and investment in them ...

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