As urban populations increase and become more
prosperous, the demand for energy in cities,
in particular for electrical power and heat, is
increasing. Add into the mix the social inequality
that exists in cities, especially temperate cities,
that leaves some of the population unable to pay
for vital heating during cold months, and you can
see why future energy demand and provision is
on the radar of many city mayors and managers.
Despite Sweden’s comparative riches, both natural
resources and wealth, these issues occupy the
minds of its city managers.
Cities have the potential to tak