Energy Use

Cities Focus on Existing Buildings To Save Energy

Old buildings could be to blame for much of a city's energy waste. That's the case in New York, where officials are putting together a plan to retrofit older buildings to be less wasteful.
14 May 2009 - 5:00am
Grist

The Future of Urban Lighting

This article showcases six new types of streetlights that reduce energy use in very different ways.
1 May 2009 - 1:00pm
The Infrastructurist

That Goat Position in Vancouver? Filled

The city of Vancouver is hoping to reduce its energy use and carbon emissions by hiring a goat to maintain the grounds at city hall. Though the mayor wants to expand the goat program to schools and parks, some have reservations.
3 April 2009 - 1:00pm
The Vancouver Courier
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