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Technology Trending: Smart home EV charging, DEWA’s customer centre, smart city app

Smart Energy International

EV charging comes to Samsung’s SmartThings, DEWA’s customer care centre goes voice-based and a San Antonio ‘smart city’ app(roach) that could be emulated are on the week’s technology radar. It’s a conversation starter, bringing us closer to our community and transforming the way the city connects with visitors and residents.”

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Local authorities urged to embrace 'smart city capabilities'

Business Green

The increased cost of living and pressure to cut carbon emissions means it has never been more important for local authorities to develop "smart city capabilities". As such the report recommends that all cities - regardless of their size or location - should be exploring the opportunity to build 'smart city' capabilities. "As

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Transforming India’s Urban Landscape: Smart Cities Embrace Green Building Concept

Econaur

Introduction: India, a rapidly urbanizing nation, is at the forefront of revolutionizing its cities through the integration of smart technologies and sustainable practices. With the concept of smart cities gaining momentum, the country is now taking a bold step towards embracing the green building concept.

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Event - WFES Smart Cities Expo & Forum

Green Market Oracle

WFES Smart Cities Expo & Forum will take place on January 13 – 16, 2020 at the National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. To see the speakers list click here. To see the program click here To register click here Subscribe in a reader

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Work on UK's 'largest' smart city green energy system kicks off in Peterborough

Business Green

Work to create the 'UK's largest' city-wide smart energy system has gotten underway in Peterborough as part of a council-led scheme to cut household bills and CO2 emissions by connecting up low carbon electricity, heat networks and electric vehicle charge points.

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The road to a sustainable economy

The Environmental Blog

From the general public, all the way up to the government, we’re all under threat of a global crisis. Many businesses and governments put profits and short-term gains over the long-term health of our planet. Governments can steer this by providing incentives, to businesses that adopt sustainable methods.

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Hong Kong PolyU establishes grid modernisation research centre

Smart Energy International

The Centre aims to foster innovations and applications for modernisation of the power grid and the development of novel electric power systems. The reliability of global power supply is facing unprecedented challenges, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions in current power and energy systems, which is where the RCGM comes in.