STEPHEN LORIMER
SUSTAINABILITY vision of a sustainable and efficient energy landscape , Lorimer showcased how smart cities are positioned as crucial components in shaping the future of energy systems .
Smart cities making strides across Europe Across the EU – and with the European Commission estimating that around 75 % of Europe ’ s population lives in cities – there is a promotion of more sustainable , healthier and competitive urban areas as they remain important contributors to the EU ’ s energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions with subsequent large-scale impact on climate change .
There are several initiatives in place to tackle the EU ’ s climate challenges , including the Smart Cities Marketplace , which aims to serve as a hub for pivotal practical knowledge , capacity building support and facilitation of finance .
STEPHEN LORIMER
TITLE : CLEAN ENERGY CITIES COMPANY : CENTRE FOR NET ZERO INDUSTRY : ENERGY LOCATION : UNITED KINGDOM
Lorimer has built new programmes and teams across smart cities , data and energy . Clean Energy Cities is his project at Centre for Net Zero , powered by Octopus Energy which has delivered an international standard for cities to be the new leaders of the energy transition . Lorimer is an expert in sustainable cities and data sharing after years as the policy lead for data sharing for the UK government , for smart cities for the Mayor of London and as a consultant for urban design and regeneration .
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