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Buenos Aires, AR tracks progress toward sustainability goals with Climate Action BA portal
The portal's Clean Energy section maps major solar roofing projects and supports the self-registration of smart roofs. A time-lapse visualization of new bike lanes, bus lanes, and pedestrian areas over the previous decade headlines the Sustainable Mobility section. Residents find out best practices for separating and disposing waste under the Comprehensive Waste Management tab. Climate Action BA also contains a greenhouse gas inventory for the city and a carbon footprint meter.
Buenos Aires, AR
Argentina
Oxfordshire County Council, GB and ULEMCo develop hydrogen fuel cells for emergency vehicles
The county's Fire and Rescue Service worked with ULEMCo on an eight-month evaluation of fire engine needs. This study determined how much energy was required for four hours of water pumping and typical travel distances to calls. ULEMCo will create a prototype drivetrain with hydrogen fuel cells for real-world tests across the county. A £3.9 million national grant supports the HYER Power initiative's development of zero-emissions technology for fire engines, ambulances, and street sweepers.
Oxfordshire County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Auckland Council, NZ helps families facing high utility bills with home energy assessment pilot
Auckland and the Support for Energy Education in Communities Programme funded the three-month pilot for NZD 215,000. A trio of local energy assessors was trained to advise residents on energy consumption behaviors. Energy assessors replaced old lightbulbs with Ecobulb LED bulbs in 790 households. Participating households also received high-efficiency shower heads and heat pump filter cleanings when necessary. The pilot saves an estimated NZD 481,000 per year through reduced energy waste.
Auckland Council, NZ
New Zealand
Sunderland City Council, GB evaluates conversion of closed coal mine into a clean energy source
A one-year pilot will determine the viability of geothermal energy use by homes and businesses near the Stadium of Light. The test area includes the Wearmouth Colliery mine closed in 1993. Two boreholes drilled into the mine provide access to naturally heated water for potential use in heating and cooling networks. Sunderland City Council received $2.2 million from the Green Heat Networks Fund Transition Scheme in its continued efforts at carbon-neutral operations.
Sunderland City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Vancouver, BC kicks off clean energy kiosk program for low-emission film and television productions
Vancouver's Public Realm Electrification Program advances public charging for uses like food trucks and electric vehicles. A trio of kiosks at Northeast False Creek expands the program's reach to film sets. Clean energy kiosks allow production teams to recharge batteries with hydroelectricity rather than rely on diesel generators. Local officials plan a network of kiosks across the city with the goal of a 10-minute drive from set to kiosk anywhere in Vancouver.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
Ottawa, ON experiments with a wastewater energy transfer system at Dream LeBreton development
Project partners Envari Holdings and Theia Partners will connect a custom-built system to the city's sewer system. Wastewater heat from the 1.1-hectare housing development will be converted into energy for low-emission heating and cooling. This conversion is made possible by a heat exchanger and a pumping loop. City officials estimate an annual emissions reduction of 1,100 tons and will evaluate the system's effectiveness after 18 months of operation.
Ottawa, ON
Canada
Burnaby, BC approves District Energy Utility for renewable energy in high-growth neighborhoods
Burnaby's District Energy Utility will connect Metro Vancouver's Waste-to-Energy center to addresses in Metrotown and Edmonds by 2026. Underground pipes carry clean thermal energy from the facility to homes and businesses, thus reducing their reliance on natural gas. This system lowers energy costs for consumers and provides flexibility for additional fuel sources in the future. City officials anticipate an annual carbon emissions reduction of 22,400 tons.
Burnaby, BC
Canada
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB designs Local Area Energy Plan with IES digital twin
Local officials selected IES for a year-long project resulting in a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) for the borough. Building data from residential and commercial addresses are added to a digital twin. This virtual version of Calderdale supports simulations of whole-home retrofits, rooftop solar installations, and other proposed emission-reducing measures. The regional-first LAEP advances Calderdale's goal of net-zero emissions by 2038 and provides a blueprint for neighboring councils.
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council, GB prepares for its energy future with Hydrogen Training Academy
The first-in-the-UK program partners with regional universities on practical experiences for hydrogen industry workers. The training program includes courses on hydrogen safety and technologies along with a post-graduate certificate. The University of Birmingham helps vocational educators lead courses through the KnowHy platform. Industry professionals gain hands-on experience during training sessions at the H2 Gas Safe Lab and the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Skills Lab.
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Barnet, GB introduces BarNET ZERO campaign for a net-zero borough by 2042
BarNET ZERO began with a five-week advertising campaign about co-design opportunities. An online portal, a Citizens' Assembly on climate change, and a newsletter continue community engagement on sustainability. Borough officials advanced Europe's largest air-source heat pump project for 6,700 new homes at the Brent Cross Town development. A £9 million Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, 510 new EV chargers, and council building improvements contribute to BarNET ZERO's goals.
London Borough of Barnet, GB
United Kingdom
Oxford City Council, GB evaluates benefits of neighborhood heat pumps with Clean Heat Streets pilot
A public-private consortium received a government grant for the Rose Hill heat pump project. Oxford will develop a network of local installers and provide £5,000 subsidies for each pump installation. Clean Heat Streets will connect 150 air-source heat pumps to two electrical substations in the neighborhood. Street-level engagement efforts involving six neighborhood Champions highlight the project's economic and environmental benefits.
Oxford City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Oxfordshire County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Oxford City Council, GB seeks reduced emissions from visiting boats with eco-mooring zone pilot
Oxford received a national Air Quality Grant for a two-year pilot of eco-mooring stations. Three charging pillars provide reliable electricity for up to six boats on the Oxford Canal. Visiting boaters can recharge their batteries so they don't need to rely on energy from wood burning or diesel. One pillar features the equipment necessary to recharge all-electric vessels. City officials and the canal operator will promote emission-reducing vessel retrofits during short-term stays.
Oxford City Council, GB
United Kingdom