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The built environment’s Scope 3 emissions conundrum

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Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: Latitudo 40

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

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

Oregon progresses energy-efficient buildings strategy

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.

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The Solstice microgrid project will supply the city with reliable, sustainable energy, reduce its carbon footprint, and support local economic growth.

US city of Cambridge announces VPPA with Illinois solar project

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The virtual power purchase agreement is for 50MWac of the 135MWac Prairie Solar project, located in Champaign County, and owned and operated by MN8 Energy.

Glasgow rolls out solar programme for council-owned buildings

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The roof top solar arrays will power the buildings below and, in places, cover up to 96 per cent of the electricity requirements of each of the buildings.

Pavegen unveils latest innovation to kinetic energy suite

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Municipal solar scheme sign-up launched in Barcelona

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Local people and businesses in Barcelona can sign up for the service, with energy generated by two power-generating infrastructures in the public space.

Austin supercharges community solar programme

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Solar power21 Nov 2024

Solar Standard Offer programme allows commercial property owners to host solar panels on their rooftops or lease roof space to third-party solar developers.

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The programme will distribute grants to 61 local and territorial governments to improve energy efficiency, reduce climate pollution, and lower energy use.

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Cop29: ClimateView launches open source climate action tool

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Transition Element Framework is an open-source tool for cities and nations to create actionable, measurable climate plans and KPIs that align with global standards.

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The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.

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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.

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