Siena, a carbon-neutral city
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Personal / Community: Community project
Cities sub-categories: Infrastructure, Compact living, Walkability, Transportation, Renewable energy, Integrated zoning
Description: In 2014, Siena met its target to become a carbon neutral city. Renewable energy, reducing the use of fossil fuels, protecting forests and retrofitting buildings were some of the measures that enabled Siena to reach its objective. For example, the city switched to biomass, photovoltaic panels and geothermal sources of energy production and developed a new energy plan with a primary focus on reducing energy consumption among citizens and businesses. In addition, new energy efficiency rules were drafted for future buildings erected in the city.
Website about this solution: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/europeangreencapital/siena-starts-new-year-carbon-free/