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Grenoble crowned green capital of Europe

News15 Oct 2020

The French city was praised for its pioneering approach to climate management that includes a strong commitment to systemic change and an innovative participative approach to city governance.

Collaboration to support Sustainable Development Goals for Melbourne

News08 Oct 2020

The Connected Cities Lab will collaborate with several branches across council to support the city’s planning and use data and evidence as the foundation for priority and planning.

Green tech start-up wins funding for solar rail demonstrator

News17 Jun 2020

It will enable Riding Sunbeams to develop a direct connection between renewable energy generators and electrified rail networks and eventually power a train using green electricity.

Action needed to get the clean energy transition back on track

News13 May 2020

Unprecedented disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic risks cancelling out recent progress unless there is urgent action at national, regional and global levels.

New Jersey RFI kick-starts green bank formation

News11 Mar 2020

The request for information aims to pave the way for the US state to create a green financing mechanism that effectively channels public and private funding to achieve its clean energy goals.

New Orleans programme offers funding support for rooftop solar

News27 Jan 2020

Solar for All Nola is a clean energy initiative that aims to offer the financial and resiliency benefits of rooftop solar to all New Orleans’ residents and small businesses.

Google pledges $4 million to support climate action in cities

News12 Dec 2019

Grants from the fund will be used to support non-profits and academic institutions in Europe and Latin America that are leading data-driven climate action efforts in select cities.

Investor platform bids to accelerate action for low carbon world

News24 Sep 2019

By “decluttering and streamlining” support to developing countries, the platform aims to accelerate action and advance climate investment in developing countries.

San Diego progresses green energy transition

News23 Sep 2019

The US city has approved proposals to create a joint-powers entity with cities across the region to lower energy costs and reach 100 per cent renewable energy by 2035.

National Climate Bank could mobilise $1 trillion for clean energy

News06 Sep 2019

The Coalition for Green Capital has published a white paper illustrating how, with just $35bn capitalisation, the bank could raise the funds from public and private investment.

Pilot project pioneers solar-powered rail

News23 Aug 2019

If successful, the demonstrator project will prove that solar can safely bypass the grid to provide a direct supply of energy to UK railways’ traction systems.

US Senate introduces legislation for National Climate Bank

News09 Jul 2019

The institution will be capitalised with $35 billion in federal funds and will drive public and private investment in clean energy technologies and infrastructure.

UK announces £30 million fund to fuel energy innovation

News30 Apr 2019

UK Research and Innovation has issued a call to innovators and entrepreneurs for smart energy ideas that will help to kick start an industry.

Lime and Octopus team for a greener London

News25 Apr 2019

Lime warehouses, which charge Lime-E electric assist bike batteries, are being powered by clean and renewable energy in the UK capital.

UK architectural firm claims global sustainability first

News15 Apr 2019

Bennetts Associates has become the first practice in the world to achieve approved Science Based Targets and commit to the UN’s Climate Neutral campaign.

LA shines brightest in US solar ranking for the second year

News10 Apr 2019

Environment America Research & Policy Centre’s annual report also reveals that solar power has doubled in most major cities over the past six years.

£102.5 million demonstrator programme aims to jump-start UK's energy revolution

News04 Apr 2019

Four demonstrator projects have been chosen, which aim to show how businesses can develop local smart energy approaches at scale and create better outcomes for consumers.

Lyft commits to help rebuild cities around people

News01 Apr 2019

Through its City Works programme, the ride-sharing company will invest $50 million or 1 per cent of profits in locally-driven transportation or other initiatives.

Solar-powered charging hubs roll out in the Bay Area

News26 Mar 2019

ChargeWheel has secured investment to build a network of its energy trailers aimed at micro-mobility fleets and electric vehicles.

Florida announces largest community solar programme in the US

News14 Mar 2019

If Florida Power & Light Company’s proposal is approved, the programme will more than double the amount of community solar currently in the US

Netherlands to power vehicles with water-based fuel

News22 Feb 2019

Electriq~Global has teamed with Dutch start-up Eleqtec to use the innovative technology to launch recycling plants and introduce a range of e-mobility solutions

Smart grid test bed accelerates clean energy vision

Smart grids15 Oct 2018

Portland General Electric claims it is integrating smart grid technology on a scale never attempted before in the US and partnering with customers to decarbonise the grid

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