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.
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
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.
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.
Developed on a capped landfill site, Coventry Landfill Solar project will generate around 7.7 million kWh annually, enough to power for more than 1,100 homes.
Austin’s Novel community development will be home to 40 new solar-powered streetlights to provide residents with enhanced safety and power reliability.
The project will retrofit 40 City buildings with all-electric systems to help achieve the Climate Action Plan goal of reducing GHG emissions from buildings.
New guide aims to provide UK local authorities with a practical, easy to understand introduction to how energy flexibility works and the benefits it can unlock.
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.
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 Clean Energy Centre has announced the first awardees of its CriticalMass programme that focuses on projects with measurable climate impact.
Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works Cities has recognised 13 new cities in its data excellence programme while 19 have further elevated their data practices.
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.
Chris Lucero, director of design and technology at The Connective, explains how the evolution of smart streetlighting can provide previously unseen ROI for multiple city departments.
Thirteen engineering innovators receive £3m each to develop solutions that tackle multiple causes of the climate crisis, and mitigate and adapt to its impacts.
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.
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.
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.
Omniflow provides carbon-neutral smart IoT applications powered by wind and solar with integrated energy storage and grid connection that enables multiple integrated apps.
Orange Unified School District in Orange County has worked with Ameresco to reduce energy costs and efficiency with solar PV solutions across seven schools.
The programme gave people, communities and businesses of Bristol an opportunity to invest in climate related projects, helping the city’s green transition.
The Arizona city is working with Ameresco to generate 14.5 million kWh annually, reduce utility costs, as well as enhance long-term energy independence.
Five schools will save around £40,000 annually between them on energy bills and reduce the amount of carbon released into the air by about 40 tonnes each year.
The £1.65m Cardiff Council project, covering eight centres, is expected to reduce electricity-related carbon emissions at the sites by around 35 per cent.
Data from C40 Cities reveals that 21 million good green jobs exist in the 81 cities assessed, confirming city-led climate action contributes to economic opportunities.
The advanced metering infrastructure and intelligent connectivity will also lay the foundation for future integration of rooftop solar and electric vehicles.
Figures in the Climate Action Strategy progress report reveal that carbon emissions across the Square Mile have fallen by 24 per cent between 2017 and 2022.
The block’s heating is based on a hybrid model that switches between geothermal and district heating according to which option has the lower carbon footprint.
Metro Mobility and the MBTA unveil Massachusetts’ first off-grid charging and rental hub at Davis Square, providing a scalable model for sustainable first- and last-mile transport.
Thrive Collaborative and Sonnen are launching Veridian at the County Farm, 170 homes designed to operate as a resilient, self-balancing energy ecosystem.
Power generated by both phases of the Eland project will meet seven per cent of Los Angeles’s total energy consumption and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Climate Mayors and the US Climate Alliance’s nationwide effort aims to encourage Americans to take advantage of cost-saving federal clean energy tax credits.
The flagship roof-mounted solar project at Kelvin Hall by Vital Energi is designed to supply approximately 20 per cent of the building’s annual electricity needs.
Virtual power purchase agreements will allow companies to meet their Scope 2 emissions goals while causing new renewable energy capacity to be built in Catania.
The project in the nonprofit city in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will avoid more than 600 tons of CO₂ emissions annually, supporting LEED green city certification.
CGC and ICLEI USA funding fuels 52 US communities’ push for smart, local clean energy projects – boosting jobs, air quality, and long-term energy security.
The collaboration will allow Abu Dhabi to pilot and execute scalable, qualitative initiatives that help foster a culture of resource-conscious behaviour.
UK Power Networks and Open Climate Fix partner to use machine learning to estimate rooftop capacity not captured by the grid to better predict energy flows.
Open spaces in Milton and Easterhouse in the Scottish city have been earmarked for renewable energy projects that will bring benefits back into the community.
Council is working towards net-zero ahead of the national deadline and said benefits to local people and businesses will include helping to lower energy bills.
New power plant in Merced County, and funding by California Public Utilities Commission, is allowing the city to add new customers to its Solar Access Programme.
Three iconic installations across London transform everyday movement into measurable climate change throughout London Climate Action Week and Wimbledon.
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It aims to be a global benchmark for sustainable living and a method of fast-tracking decarbonisation while guaranteeing zero energy bills for residents.
Solar Battery Access Point from Itron specifically addresses the challenges utilities face, including high infrastructure costs and limited mounting options.
Report outlines what local authorities need from government in the Spending Review to fulfil their role as central partners in tackling climate change.
The programme aims to address demand-side barriers to energy technology adoption by supporting large-scale, high-impact pilots across industries and sectors.
Two 3.6 megawatt batteries have been connected to UK Power Networks’ distribution network and can power the whole site for three hours at full capacity.
The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience celebrates Earth Month with a series of initiatives to address the City of Atlanta’s climate challenges.
First-of-its-kind tool is tracking a range of clean energy projects and shows the economic benefits local governments are bringing to their communities.
Evolve Energy and Enosi are launching a renewable energy trading solution, connecting renewable generators of different technologies with corporate buyers.
The Net Zero Consortium for Buyers facilitated the procurement of four corporate buyers through a reverse auction won by Star Dairy Solar and Rosebud Solar.
Octopus Energy and gs8 have announced the UK’s largest Zero Bills housing development, a scheme of 113 new homes in Essex, for which construction is underway.
Data from CDP, the world’s independent environmental disclosure system, reveals the urgent need for climate finance to support urban infrastructure projects globally.
Hannah Audino, buildings decarbonisation lead at the Energy Transitions Commission, explores the key findings and actions from the Commission’s recent Achieving Zero-Carbon Buildings report.
Low-carbon projects in Leeds, London, Maidstone, and Cranbrook are set to enhance local energy use, helping the UK to transition to sustainable heating.
Report by Heartland Forward demonstrates how artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, tourism and energy sources are reshaping US metropolitan areas.
