City Talk, a blog by ICLEI
June 13, 2017
Summary
A Member of ICLEI and the Global 100% Renewable Energy Cities & Regions Network, Växjö, Sweden is leading the way in urban renewable energy strategies, and is on track to become a fossil fuel-free city by 2030. We got in touch with the mayor to find out more about the key to success in the local renewable energy transition.
Six months into her tenure as mayor, Anna Tenje is continuing to position Växjö as a leader in renewable energy, showing that global climate work starts at the local level. Växjö has already achieved 65 percent renewable energy overall – and heat and power is almost 100 percent renewable, thanks to the expansion of a district heating system that runs on forest biomass.
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