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Using digital twins to maximise returns on existing infrastructure

02 Apr 2020

If cities have access to dynamic, coordinated and timely information about local infrastructure, its performance and its pressure points, they can unlock major operational and financial benefits.

The smartest cities on climate: What can we learn?

05 Mar 2020

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

Manchester unveils five-year climate action plan

03 Mar 2020

The plan will sit alongside a citywide Climate Change Framework which sets out how the city as a whole can reach the agreed target of becoming zero carbon by 2038.

Swedish city modernises electricity grid to combat lack of power capacity

28 Feb 2020

Borås is working with Itron to deploy 46,000 IIoT and smart electric meters to meet new regulatory demands and enable real-time visibility into the grid and energy usage.

Peterborough outlines £2 million smart energy initiative

27 Feb 2020

Plans have been unveiled for what is claimed to be the largest city-wide smart energy system in the UK.

Edinburgh Climate Commission chair announced

25 Feb 2020

The commission has been established to connect stakeholders from the business, public and civil society sectors and will work to create opportunities for local climate action.

£21 million awarded for local smart energy ‘blueprint’ projects in the UK

19 Feb 2020

The government says the projects could see over 250,000 people’s homes powered by local renewable sources by 2030 – which could lead to their energy bills reducing by as much as half.

10% of NHS estate to switch to renewable electricity

18 Feb 2020

It follows the launch of the For a greener NHS campaign and is part of NHS Property Services’ drive to provide sustainably run buildings that help to deliver excellent patient care.

2020 expected to see almost 20% increase in smart city spending

13 Feb 2020

Singapore is expected to remain the top investor in smart city initiatives, followed by Tokyo, New York City and London.

Engenie begins roll-out of EV chargers in Cardiff

13 Feb 2020

The company will install 12 rapid charging points across the Welsh capital in 2020, powered by renewable energy and compatible with every EV on the market.

Special Reports

Using digital twins to maximise returns on existing infrastructure

If cities have access to dynamic, coordinated and timely information about local infrastructure, its performance and its pressure points, they can unlock major operational and financial benefits.