Latest analysis
Topic
Energy Efficiency
Published Mark and Focus analysis on Energy Efficiency, ordered from the latest coverage.
32published analyses
February 2026latest coverage
Related topics
Related desks
Water-Energy Nexus Governance in Urban Buildings: Toronto’s Reporting Framework
Urban buildings operate within the Water-Energy Nexus, where water and energy demands are interdependent.
Read analysisWater Governance for Sustainable Data Centre Infrastructure
Water governance and policy shape how data centres manage cooling demand, energy efficiency, and climate resilience under growing digital infrastructure pressure.
Read analysisGreen Roofs: Redefining Urban Development through Architecture and Ecology
Green Roofs Urban Sustainability merges architecture and ecology to boost energy efficiency, manage stormwater, enhance biodiversity, and build climate-resilient cities.
Read analysisAI in Desalination: Cutting Energy Costs and Strengthening Water Security
Discover how Qatar uses AI at its largest desalination plant to reduce energy use, cut emissions, improve efficiency, and strengthen water security.
Read analysisFuturistic Grey+Green Infrastructure in Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s futuristic grey+green infrastructure waste-to-energy plant will architecturally integrated into the landscape.
Read analysisNYC’s water-energy-carbon nexus
New York City has committed itself to a low-carbon future. To reduce the water-energy-carbon nexus the city has at its disposal its Water-Energy Nexus Tool.
Read analysisLA’s green growth plan in action
In the 21st century, cities will play a key role in the green economy. Read how LA’s green growth plan has been enacted.
Read analysisBuilding a better, stronger Sydney
Sydney’s Better Buildings Partnership aims to reduce GHG emissions, water, and energy in the existing built environment, creating a better, stronger Sydney.
Read analysisHafenCity: A resilient European city on the waterfront
HafenCity is Hamburg’s urban solution to climate adaptation and mitigation that will become a resilient European city on the waterfront.
Read analysisTransforming Toronto’s future
Toronto’s TransformTO initiative aims to lower the city’s emissions using available technology, transforming Toronto’s future into a low-carbon one.
Read analysisSingapore’s low-carbon, efficient future
Rather than directing industry to do the heavy-lifting, Singapore’s government is leading the country towards a low-carbon, efficient future.
Read analysisA smart Brussels sprouts up
Cities need to become smart in how they reduce emissions and be efficient and resilient to climate change. Read about how a smart Brussels is doing just so.
Read analysisThe Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus argues that a variety of policies are required to reduce resource scarcity and achieve green growth.
Read analysisA future-proof wastewater resource plant
In the future wastewater is a source of resources. One city taking the lead is Aarhus, who is building a future-proof wastewater resource plant.
Read analysisThe Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus argues that a variety of policies will be required to reduce nexus pressures and develop a green economy.
Read analysisCreating a green skyline
Green building certification schemes have popped up around the world. Read how Singapore is creating a green skyline.
Read analysisOntario’s drive to cut building emissions
Globally, buildings are responsible for 30% of all energy-related GHG. Emissions. Read about Ontario’s drive to cut building emissions and save water too.
Read analysisWastewater becomes resourcewater
A paradigm shift is required to see wastewater as a resource. One city leading the way in turning waste into resourcewater is Hamburg.
Read analysisSouth Australia’s circular economy initiative
South Australia’s circular economy initiative aims to help businesses transition towards a more circular economy where resources are used sustainably.
Read analysisMelbourne Water’s low-carbon future
With the Paris Agreement having been ratified the water sector has a role in mitigating climate change. Read about Melbourne Water's low-carbon future.
Read analysisVienna is a maestro when it comes to being sustainable
Vienna is a maestro when it comes to its commitment to being a leading sustainable city of the 21st century.
Read analysisDubai making the summer green
Over summer, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) ran its ‘Lets make the summer green’ program to promote water and energy conservation.
Read analysisSingapore challenges you to a carbon-off
Singapore launched its Climate Innovation Challenge 2016, a 36-hour carbon-off challenge that promotes innovative, cost-effective green solutions.
Read analysisDC having fun while improving sustainability
The District of Columbia has initiated the Smarter DC Challenge and Power DC program so participants can have fun while improving sustainability.
Read analysisAustralia lowering emissions from commercial buildings
Australia’s Commercial Building Disclosure Program has lowered its mandatory disclosure as a way of lowering emissions from commercial buildings.
Read analysisDubai’s smart water meters
With water scarcity in Dubai, the Dubai's Electricity and Water Authority is installing smart water meters across the Emirate to better manage water.
Read analysisThe rise of the Smart Nation
A smart nation is one that uses ICT to minimize resource scarcity and GHG emissions while promoting a higher quality of life for its citizens.
Read analysisLA cutting the costs of importing water
Los Angeles is using a customized water conservation program for large water-using customers to help the city cut the costs of importing water.
Read analysisAmsterdam’s interactive energy atlas
Amsterdam has developed an interactive energy atlas that enables the city to transition towards a renewable energy future.
Read analysisDecoupling growth from carbon emissions in NRW
To decouple growth from carbon emissions EnergyAgency.NRW has begun trialing a carbon reduction program with enterprises from energy-intensive industries.
Read analysisEnergy efficiency in California’s buildings
California’s energy efficiency standards for new buildings have saved consumers billions of dollars and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Read analysisChicago’s buildings leading the way in energy efficiency
Chicago has been an innovative hub for architecture and construction. Read how Chicago’s buildings are leading the way in energy efficiency.
Read analysis