ISBN:
9789264076884
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (PDF-Datei: 192 S.))
,
Ill., graph. Darst.
Edition:
Reproduktion 2010
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Cities, towns & renewable energy
DDC:
333.794
Keywords:
Nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung
;
Stadt
;
Energieversorgung
;
Energieeinsparung
;
Erneuerbare Energie
;
Welt
;
Power resources Forecasting
;
Energy policy
;
Renewable energy sources
;
Energy development Forecasting
;
Graue Literatur
;
Fallstudie
;
Stadtökologie
;
Energieversorgung
;
Erneuerbare Energien
;
Energieeinsparung
Abstract:
Local governments have the power to influence the energy choices of their citizens. Many cities and towns have already encouraged energy efficiency measures. Even so, as demand for energy services continues to grow, the energy infrastructure that every city and town depends on will need to be expanded, upgraded or replaced. This provides the opportunity to increase the deployment of renewable energy technologies and decentralised energy systems, and hence gain the multi-benefits of increased energy security, climate change mitigation and sustainable development, but also the social benefits of
Description / Table of Contents:
Foreword; Acknowledgements; Contents; Executive summary; 1. Rationale; 2. The vision; 3. Current status; 4. The concept of sustainable energy supply; 5. Renewable energy resources and technologies; 6. Transport resources and technologies; 7. Policy options; 8. Case studies of cities; 9. Policy recommendations
Note:
Includes bibliographical references
DOI:
10.1787/9789264076884-en
