By Derek Top, Senior Editor, Program Director - VERGE
Cities are at the forefront of bold, innovative actions. From enticing corporations to revitalize downtown areas to aggressively pursuing sustainability goals, city governments are doing their part to solve city challenges. And with the convergence of big data -- from citizens, agencies and real-time sensors -- cities are able to provide solutions for smarter buildings, energy management, transportation and next-generation city services.
In an upcoming VERGE Virtual Cities 2.0 event (Wed., July 18), industry experts and city practitioners from Philadelphia and San Francisco discuss strategies to leverage information technology to drive sustainable economic growth. From building public-private partnerships to preparing cities for electric vehicles, the three-hour event promises to highlight best practices for city innovators.
Speaking of cities, this week, CDP's Conor Riffle talks about what's motivating cities all over the world to make real progress on reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. And Casey Talon identifies three lessons for successful smart building projects, looking beyond energy efficiency savings to deliver significant operational improvements impacting a business' bottom line.
Elsewhere, Forbes.com writes about how Ford and Honda are among automakers teaming up with technology companies and utilities mining data to ensure power grid support and create a seamless EV user experience. And The Wall Street Journal looks at the growing trend of utilities selling energy products directly to consumers through big-box retailers.
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UL Environment: Your Partner in Sustainability
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Smart Cities 2.0. A Free 1/2 Day VERGE Online Summit on July 18th.
Learn how global metropolitan areas are preparing for smart, sustainable cities by integrating emerging technologies and next-generation city services. Hear from experts and practitioners from Philadelphia, San Francisco, GM, Schneider Electric and others in discussions that explore: Leveraging Investments in Technologies; Building Partnerships and EV Readiness; and Optimizing City Services with Data and IT. Attendance is limited, so register now!
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