Transforming smart cities into brilliant, connected hubs

Alarmingly, 40% of today’s carbon dioxide emissions come from buildings. As the net-zero journey advances, smart city planning has evolved to become an international phenomenon, with markers for success driven by sustainable development measures like the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and energy-efficient building technology. 

While a “smart city” is what the world strives to achieve for the future of sustainability, there are still breakthroughs yet to be made and it’s fair to say that in today’s fast-paced digital world, cities can push the boundaries of sustainable innovations.

To remain on track with ambitious climate goals such as The Paris Agreement and the Biden-Harris Administration’s Federal Building Performance Standard while embracing a forward-thinking approach to decarbonization, investment in climate-resilient infrastructure must be a prime focus in any smart city development. Also essential for this infrastructure are both physical hardware and digital infrastructure to support electricity supply and demand.

With the rapid advancement of smart grid technology and the proliferation of IoT, cities have the potential to become brilliant. 

The question is: How do we define what true brilliance looks like in cities and what are the building blocks to achieve the next level of true sustainability?

The Power of Connectivity 

The transition from smart to brilliant cities first requires building owners to reimagine how their structures operate and interact, shifting to a more IoT-focused approach. Cities are more digitally connected than ever before, and collaborative IoT solutions enable structures to maximize operational efficiency, minimize energy waste and cut spending. 

Taking it one step further, IoT systems can enable connected buildings — and the connected devices within those builds — to communicate with other systems, the city grid and even the energy-generating potential of nearby structures to turn the city into a hub of brilliant, intelligent communication.

Additionally, the emergence of new IoT-backed innovations like smart grid technology allows cities to take operations to the next level. Creating a solid building-to-grid landscape enables cities to support the grid while simultaneously future-proofing structures to be more connected and energy-resilient.

Building Grids of the Future

Tapping into the potential of smart grid technology will serve as another key tool in unlocking brilliance in cities.

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