Intelligent city design is part of the solution

While there is much to be gained from perfecting alternative forms of energy production such as wind, solar and tides, we should not overlook the benefits of smarter city design.

Using control networking infrastructure, cities can reduce energy usage by 10-20%. This video, which is basically a Youtube ad for a company called Echelon, does a decent job of explaining the concept.



As individuals, we can do a lot by using fluorescent lights and installing better home insulation and windows. As citizens, we should demand that our municipalities and state governments employ smarter design and efficiencies in public spaces.

In these tough economic times, doing so surely beats the alternative, which is reduced services.