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Summary
Cities take up only 3% of the world’s land but account for 60% to 80% of energy consumption. Cities also produce close to 70% of the world’s carbon and this problem will intensify as urban populations expand. By 2030, 6 in 10 people will live in urban areas, according to the UN, making the creation of more sustainable cities a climate imperative.
This summer the International District Energy Association (IDEA) held its 115th annual conference in Orlando, Florida. This year’s theme “District Energy for Sustainable Cities” was a timely topic steeped in history. District energy was one of the first environmental strategies for cleaner air in cities and it plays a key role in the energy transition today.
Amid the push for decarbonization, district energy systems are an important part of the strategy to help cities meet net-zero goals by providing secure, sustainable solutions at scale. From public policy and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) eligibility to decarbonizing cities by accelerating investment in clean energy infrastructure, the Greenough team had a front-row seat to the latest innovations in district energy.
Read on for the key takeaways from the event.
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