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United Kingdom

Using Data to Support the Decarbonization of the City of Birmingham, UK

This case study showcases how energy and climate related data is being translated into a strategic project, developed by the UK based organization Centre of Sustainable Energy (CSE), that aims to support Birmingham in achieving its net zero emissions commitment by 2030 ...

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Mexico

Foundations of an Electric Mobility Strategy for the City of Mexicali, State of Baja California, Mexico

This report was developed and delivered to the City of Mexicali’s Transport Team as a part of the Low Emissions Development Strategies Global Partnership Transport Working Group 2018 activities, in which select members were provided with technical assistance for a priority or challenge of their choice. ...

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Global

Lessons Learnt from Case Studies of Solar Energy in Urban Planning

The main objective of the report is to provide lessons learnt through case studies and their comparison (Subtask C) across the different Subtask topics of Task 51 Solar Energy in Urban Planning. These Subtask topics are: Legal framework, barriers and opportunities for solar energy implementation; Development of processes, methods & tools; Education & dissemination. ...

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United States

Silicon Valley Clean Energy Decarbonization Strategy Roadmap

The SVCE decarbonization roadmap reflects the intersecting and increasingly comprehensive approaches to decarbonization, decentralization, and digitization. The roadmap strategies are the result of more than a year of extensive customer and community engagement to obtain feedback and achieve consensus on a coordinated suite of initiatives, pilots, and partnerships ...

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Colombia

CIRCULAR CITIES - IMPACTS ON DECARBONIZATION AND BEYOND

Building on a history of joint research in the field of the circular economy, climate change and cities, Arup, Enel and the Enel Foundation have collaborated on a research project with Bocconi University in Milan (Italy), Universidad de los Andes in Bogota (Colombia) and University of Genoa (Italy) to evaluate the impact of adopting circular economy principles on cities in terms of emissions (incl...

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United Kingdom

LEP’s Energy Accelerator

The Energy Accelerator is the only programme of its kind anywhere in the UK and is funded by the Leeds City Region Growth Deal and the European Investment Bank’s European Local Energy Assistance (ELENA) programme. It offers support and funding for low-carbon projects in Leeds City Region, enabling at least £120 million worth of capital investment and helping the City Region achieve the aim of b...

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United States

American Cities Climate Challenge Renewables Accelerator

The Renewables Accelerator provides cutting-edge tools, resources and technical assistance to help U.S. cities advance ambitious renewable energy goals. Their partnership supports the Bloomberg Philanthropies American Cities Climate Challenge and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network cities with renewable energy commitments....

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United States

Pathways to Carbon-Neutral NYC: MODERNIZE, REIMAGINE, REACH

This study was commissioned by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Sustainability (MOS), Con Edison, and National Grid. This groundbreaking partnership among the major stakeholders responsible for the city’s decarbonization provides an example of the coordination and collaboration required to reach carbon neutrality at the scale and pace that climate science demands. ...

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United Kingdom

Using Data to Support the Decarbonization of the City of Birmingham, UK

This case study showcases how energy and climate related data is being translated into a strategic project, developed by the UK based organization Centre of Sustainable Energy (CSE), that aims to support Birmingham in achieving its net zero emissions commitment by 2030. ...

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Global

Framework for Long-Term Deep Carbon Reduction Planning

The Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance’s Framework for LongTerm Deep Carbon Reduction Planning (“Framework”) provides municipal leaders with a detailed synthesis of the processes, strategies, practices, tools, and institutional structures used by leading-edge cities worldwide to plan long-term, deep reductions in carbon emissions ...

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China

Ten key principles of low carbon urbanization

China’s urban development must adopt a greener and low-carbon approach that is focused on efficient uses of land, energy, and other resources....

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