The Global 100% Renewable Energy campaign is one voice encouraging cities to adopt entirely renewable sources of energy. It recommends decentralized energy systems like rooftop solar.
Despite federal inaction on climate in the United States, the global movement to rally cities toward renewable energy continues. David Hatch writes: "A compelling reason for cities to act is that urban environments generate an estimated 70 percent of the fossil-fuel-related emissions that contribute to climate change, the toolkit explains."
Global 100% Renewable Energy is one group pushing for an end to fossil fuels in cities. Its recent report compiles some relevant strategies. "For more than 300 cities worldwide, the elimination of fossil fuels already is a policy objective, the authors emphasize. Municipalities that have made the commitment include Frankfurt, Vancouver, Sydney, San Francisco and Copenhagen."
"The authors recommend policies that encourage 'decentralized' and 'inclusive' energy systems that allow households and neighbourhoods to generate small amounts of fuel for personal consumption and sell any excess for profit," according to Hatch. The report also emphasizes energy efficiency and waste reduction.
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