Urban Energy

This blog is designed to highlight the diversity of views and news stories on urban energy topics that appear daily in the media. They are intended to provoke discussions on how cultural, geographic, political, and institutional influences shape the way energy markets operate and energy policies are made in cities around the world.

Wednesday, August 07, 2013

Urban energy density

Interesting and impressive analysis.

http://theenergycollective.com/robertwilson190/257481/why-power-density-matters
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Labels: cogeneration, District energy, electricity distribution, energy policy, green buildings, land use/planning, microgrids, modeling, smart grid, urban heat island, urban planning

Friday, January 11, 2013

Four Storms in Quick Succession Expose the Flaws in New York City’s Electrical System - WNYC

Good coverage of the challenges utilities face in the future thanks to climate change:

Four Storms in Quick Succession Expose the Flaws in New York City’s Electrical System - WNYC
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Labels: climate change, climate policy, Con Edison, electricity distribution, energy policy, energy supply, Sandy, utilities

Friday, January 04, 2013

Transforming roads to be more bike friendly

Impressive discussion of how/why cities can change their road infrastructure to be more bike friendly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuBdf9jYj7o&feature=player_embedded

Posted by Steve Hammer at 8:06 AM No comments:
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Labels: bicycles, energy efficiency, energy policy, transportation
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