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UBC Study on reducing energy consumption in Vancouver by 80% by 2050

Hi All

Interesting article about transitioning to a lower energy (80% less) city by 2050, prepared by a UBC professor and students

 

http://www.energybulletin.net/stories/2012-03-28/city-runs-itself

 

Food for thought.

 

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Permalink Reply by Kiefer Elliott on June 21, 2012 at 4:24pm

This is yet another poorly researched work by a landscape designer posing as an energy expert. Density in Vancouver (as in any region) may sometimes improve transportation efficiency, but it sets up the region for an explosion in consumption, particularly in energy. Don't believe everything mainstream academics tell you.

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