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Inventories of jurisdictions of cities with 100% renewable energy (RE) targets.
- Global 100%RE Map (Global)
- Go 100% Renewable Energy Map (Global)
- Institute for Local Self-Reliance Community Power Map (US)
- Sierra Club Ready for 100 (US)
- Track0 Cities & Regions (Global)
PLANS AND STRATEGIES
Here are some excellent examples of 100% RE (or similar) strategies and plans from a variety of international cities and municipalities. These strategies or plans cover one or more of the electricity, heating and cooling, or transportation sectors.
Municipality | Plans or Strategies |
Copenhagen, Denmark | CPH 2025 Climate Plan |
Frederikshavn, Denmark | Master plan for Renewable Energy 2030 |
Malmö, Sweden | Comprehensive Plan for Malmö: Summary in English |
Oxford County, Canada | Draft 100% Renewable Energy Plan |
San Diego, USA | Climate Action Plan |
Stockholm, Sweden | Roadmap for a fossil fuel-free Stockholm 2050 |
Sydney, Australia | Renewable Energy Master Plan |
Vancouver, Canada | Renewable City Strategy |
REPORTS AND PAPERS
Renewable Cities has either written or contributed substantially to the following reports:
- Setting 100% Renewable Energy Targets in Municipalities – Synthesis
Author: Renewable Cities / February 2016
Description: How are different municipalities approaching setting a 100% RE target? This synthesis pulls together various reports with an aim of supporting policy-makers. Contributors and comments are welcome for this evolving document.
- North American Dialogue on 100% Renewable Energy in Cities
Author: Renewable Cities / September 2016
Description: Small, medium, and large cities from Canada and the United States came to learn about tools and resources and share opportunities for the transition to 100% renewable energy.
- Renewable Energy Challenge: Finding transportation, building and district energy solutions for a 100 percent renewable energy future
Authors: Vancouver Economic Commission; C40; Renewable Cities; CLEAN / June 2016
Description: A challenge session that asked participants to contribute to built environment and transportation solutions for New York City, Vancouver, and other groups.
- Zero Emissions, Big Business: How Can the Private Sector Help Cities Deliver on the Promise of Paris?
Authors: Renewable Cities / June 2016
Description: This panel discussion hosted leaders from 100 Resilient Cities; C40; CDP; Citi Bank, and the City of Helsinki to discuss how businesses and local governments can collaborate on zero emissions.
- COP21 Dialogue: 100% Renewable Energy in Cities
Authors: Renewable Cities; ICLEI; World Future Council / March 2016
Description: Our dialogue brought city leaders together from several continents to discuss the barriers and opportunities for adopting a 100% renewable energy target.
- FEATURED REPORT: Kassel International Dialogue on 100% Renewable Energy
Authors: deENet; Renewable Cities; World Future Council / March 2016
Description: A multi-stakeholder dialogue that developed a set of criteria that governments can use to implement 100% renewable energy, from planning, to engagement, to integration between energy end use sectors.
- Global Learning Forum 2015: Synthesis Report
Author: Renewable Cities / July 2015
Description: The Synthesis Report captures and condenses findings and challenges from the dialogues held at Global Forum 2015.
- Global Learning Forum 2015
Author: Renewable Cities / July 2015
Description: This report documents the 32 workshops and numerous plenary sessions that we held during Global Learning Forum 2015 in Vancouver and covers a wide range of discussions on 100% RE electricity, heating and cooling, and transportation.