FOUR POINTS FOR A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEM.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- HAMMER, STEPHEN
- Source
- Domus (0012-5377); Nov2009, Issue 930, p89-90, 2p
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 00125377
The article looks at sustainable approaches to urban energy system. It states some cities where electricity supplies are generated from nuclear and hydropower sources and contain no greenhouse gases (GHG) such as Barcelona in Spain, Geneva in Switzerland and Paris in France. It emphasizes the role of a mayor in a city that has achieved energy development. The author stresses the need for a long-term perspective in creating sustainable energy plans.