Philosophy For Our Times Cities of the future | Lucelia Rodrigues
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Oct 24, 2023 Lucelia Rodrigues, Chair of Sustainable and Resilient Cities, discusses the architecture of sustainable cities and the importance of avoiding excessive emissions. They also explore meeting pledges to limit global warming, challenges in reducing carbon emissions, and the Smartify project for energy-efficient homes.
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Energy Use Reduction Strategies
- Most emissions reductions come from retrofitting and electrifying existing buildings.
- Rationalizing energy use by reducing consumption is crucial alongside electrification.
Prioritize Energy Reduction First
- Start by reducing energy usage before electrifying and decarbonizing the grid.
- Improve energy management and automate decisions like optimal EV charging to save carbon and cost.
Home Energy Upgrades Needed
- 61% of homes in Nottingham need energy performance upgrades to at least EPC level C by 2030.
- Achieving this reduces carbon emissions per home and cuts fuel poverty but remains costly and challenging.