Introduction
Local governments are responsible for applying, in their cities, strategic guidelines to improve energy efficiency based on renewable sources. In order to make informed policy decisions, officials need a higher level of detail than the standard numerical analysis (Lamie, Campbell, & Molnar, 2012). Geographic-based approaches are necessary to determine the most suitable locations, to estimate revenues and expenses. In this context, remote sensing technologies can be an effective source of updated geo-information about the urban environment. Through the generation of energy demand and supply scenarios for the city, urban planners and city officials can obtain accurate assessments and decide upon realistic sustainable goals.systems.