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Smart Cities
With the implementation of smart lighting, electric vehicle integration and charging and wifi hubs across cities, utilities are well positioned to utilise...
Smart Cities
ADB funds smart city project for Chinese Xiangtan municipal government
In China, the Xiangtan municipal government has secured a loan from the Asian Development Bank to implement its smart city programme.
Smart Cities
How cities can address air quality and equity in COVID-19 packages
Recommendations of how cities can build back better from multiple challenges experienced in 2020 whilst addressing air quality and equity.
Energy Efficiency
Top ten US cities embracing clean energy technologies announced
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has released its 2020 City Clean Energy Scorecard.
IOT
DLMS standard now available across LPWAN and for new applications
The standard can now be used in energy & water infrastructure where low power wireless connectivity features are necessary.
IOT
Global IoT for smart buildings market to record 14% growth
Guidehouse Insights predicts the global IoT for smart buildings market to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 13.8% through 2029.
Smart Cities
Jamaica’s Smart City New Kingston gets a boost
Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has been awarded funding to advance the Smart City New Kingston within the country’s capital.
Smart Cities
How future cities can achieve environmental sustainability – study
New report shows how future urban landscapes can achieve environmental sustainability, social inclusion and economic competitiveness.
Policy & Regulation
GRI launches a new sustainability curriculum
A suite of high-quality and globally applicable training courses for sustainability reporting specialists are available, following the launch of the GRI Professional Certification Programme.
Finance & Investment
New Gap Fund to unlock €4 billion for climate action projects
The City Climate Finance Gap Fund is supported by the Local Governments for Sustainability and C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group.
IOT
IoT software solutions for Australian utilities from Nokia and Optus
Australian telco operator Optus has selected Nokia’s Impact platform to provide Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to utilities and other industrial sectors.
