Buildings are one of the main consumers of energy, using about 35% of the world’s energy and accounting for about 70% of greenhouse gases in urban areas. Energy- and resource-efficient building solutions are crucial to avoid locking in…
Is it possible to make electricity more affordable for millions of people in Sub-Saharan Africa who need it most, and have the regionâs cash-strapped power providers be profitable at the same time? A new ESMAP-supported study entitled â…
Across ECA, focus groups show that users are still skeptical that energy subsidy and tariff reforms will result in improved services. In a previous blog we discussed how households cope with the increasing cost of energy. Here we share…
The course has been designed to benefit city leaders, including mayors, but it also targets other practitioners in local, municipal, provincial, or national levels who make decisions on urban development. It can also be a valuable resource…
