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

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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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

Smart Cities Reports
Find out how Dublin is innovating to improve experiences and services for its communities in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile, including digital twin projects, traffic reduction, and economic growth.

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Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series
Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

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Webinar (3 Mar): Preparing for AI - understanding the data groundwork with Sunderland

Webinar (3 Mar): Preparing for AI - understanding the data groundwork with Sunderland

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Discover how Sunderland is turning a strong, city‑wide data foundation into real‑world impact by using secure, scalable AI to transform planning, services, and community outcomes.

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Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast
Tune in for the latest Urban Exchange where we get a first-hand account of city resilience measures from Quezon City following unexpected extreme rainfall.
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The latest news in smart grids on smart city projects and initiatives across the world.

Boston continues to build climate-ready workforce
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Boston continues to build climate-ready workforce

People and skills20 Feb 2026
PowerCorps connects residents with hands-on jobs training and expands career pathways, strengthening neighbourhoods and building a climate-ready workforce.
Texan Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge winner announced
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Texan Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge winner announced

News16 Dec 2025
Omniflow provides carbon-neutral smart IoT applications powered by wind and solar with integrated energy storage and grid connection that enables multiple integrated apps.
$13m in municipal investment funds awarded to 52 US communities
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$13m in municipal investment funds awarded to 52 US communities

Batteries and renewables25 Jul 2025
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.
Abu Dhabi signs MoU to enhance energy and water efficiency
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Abu Dhabi signs MoU to enhance energy and water efficiency

Water22 Jul 2025
The collaboration will allow Abu Dhabi to pilot and execute scalable, qualitative initiatives that help foster a culture of resource-conscious behaviour.
Energy supplier partners to expand flexible access to clean power
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Energy supplier partners to expand flexible access to clean power

Batteries and renewables02 Apr 2025
Evolve Energy and Enosi are launching a renewable energy trading solution, connecting renewable generators of different technologies with corporate buyers.
National Grid Partners invests $100m in AI startups
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National Grid Partners invests $100m in AI startups

Smart grids18 Mar 2025
The funds will accelerate development of a more efficient, resilient and dynamic grid that also helps meet climate goals and ensures energy security.
Which are America’s most dynamic metro areas?
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Which are America’s most dynamic metro areas?

News30 Jan 2025
Report by Heartland Forward demonstrates how artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, tourism and energy sources are reshaping US metropolitan areas.
UK Power Networks hits energy flexibility milestone
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UK Power Networks hits energy flexibility milestone

Batteries and renewables07 Jan 2025
The organisation has more than 100,000 live assets, totalling 2GW of flexibility, registered on its trading platform from EV charging to solar and wind farms.
Oregon progresses energy-efficient buildings strategy
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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.
IBM launches asset lifecycle management tool for renewables
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IBM launches asset lifecycle management tool for renewables

Batteries and renewables18 Nov 2024
Maximo Renewables enables operators to monitor and analyse wind, solar, and energy storage assets and get actionable insight to maximise return on investment.

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SmartCitiesWorld launches AI CityXchange to support cities at every stage of AI adoption

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

ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

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.

Invisible LEDs light up Beijing landmark

Signify has installed connected architectural lighting into the façade of the China World Trade Centre’s Tower B

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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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

Smart Cities Reports
Find out how Dublin is innovating to improve experiences and services for its communities in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile, including digital twin projects, traffic reduction, and economic growth.

Latest Trend Report

Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series
Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

Latest Webinar

Webinar (3 Mar): Preparing for AI - understanding the data groundwork with Sunderland

Webinar (3 Mar): Preparing for AI - understanding the data groundwork with Sunderland

Webinars
Discover how Sunderland is turning a strong, city‑wide data foundation into real‑world impact by using secure, scalable AI to transform planning, services, and community outcomes.

Latest Podcast

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast
Tune in for the latest Urban Exchange where we get a first-hand account of city resilience measures from Quezon City following unexpected extreme rainfall.
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Open and interoperable smart cities: Closing the gap
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Open and interoperable smart cities: Closing the gap

A snapshot of IoT and smart city interoperability challenges, strategies and successes
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