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Rio is abuzz with preparations to host the FIFA World Cup next year and the Summer Olympic Games in 2016. Among the world’s most storied cities, Rio de Janeiro’s diverse character includes a firm commitment to clean energy and, not least, energy efficiency.

It is no surprise that the city’s managers are working to make the World Cup and the Summer Olympics the most energy-efficient ever. And they are doing it in partnership with the World Bank.

Since the fall of 2012, Rio officials have been analyzing their options using the Tool for Rapid Assessment of City Energy (TRACE), which helps city planners identify and choose among energy efficiency opportunities. The analysis will be complete in mid-2013. Read more.