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Energy Consumption and Emissions Assessment in Cities: An Overview
Abstract Cities are major consumers of energy and, at the same time, energy consumption is the largest contributor to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Nowadays, more than half of the world population is living in cities and this percentage is expected to continue increasing rapidly due to growing urbanization in emerging economies. This tendency places cities at the centre of the sustainable energy challenge and therefore the policies aimed at ensuring reliable energy supply and sustainable energy generation at the local level acquire increased relevance. However, there are huge disparities among cities, and measuring the degree to which cities contribute to climate change is not an easy task. This chapter provides a snapshot of current trends in energy consumption and emissions at the urban level, followed by an overview of the complexity of providing reliable and fit-for-use inventories. It also discusses the degree to which cities can be viewed as a solution instead of a problem, given the wide range of actions that can be implemented at the urban scale in order to minimize energy use and adapt to climate change.
Energy Consumption and Emissions Assessment in Cities: An Overview
Abstract Cities are major consumers of energy and, at the same time, energy consumption is the largest contributor to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Nowadays, more than half of the world population is living in cities and this percentage is expected to continue increasing rapidly due to growing urbanization in emerging economies. This tendency places cities at the centre of the sustainable energy challenge and therefore the policies aimed at ensuring reliable energy supply and sustainable energy generation at the local level acquire increased relevance. However, there are huge disparities among cities, and measuring the degree to which cities contribute to climate change is not an easy task. This chapter provides a snapshot of current trends in energy consumption and emissions at the urban level, followed by an overview of the complexity of providing reliable and fit-for-use inventories. It also discusses the degree to which cities can be viewed as a solution instead of a problem, given the wide range of actions that can be implemented at the urban scale in order to minimize energy use and adapt to climate change.
Energy Consumption and Emissions Assessment in Cities: An Overview
Popartan, Lucia Alexandra (author) / Morata, Francesc (author)
Creating Low Carbon Cities ; 63-74
2017-01-01
12 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Urbanization , GHG emissions inventories , Ecologic footprint , Energy consumption , Climate change adaptation Environment , Sustainable Development , Renewable and Green Energy , Climate Change Management and Policy , Environmental Management , Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning , Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution
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