Project
Amsterdam Smart City
Smart energy needs smart users
Energy efficiency is one of the main issues during the energy transition the next years. During this period we are going to make the grid in the Amsterdam area smarter. But more important: we are going to find out what is needed to make users more aware of their behaviour. The Living Lab methodology will help us to find out.
Amsterdam Smart City is a unique collaboration between the inhabitants of Amsterdam, its businesses, research institutions and government authorities aimed at showing how it is possible to save energy now and in the future. Together we are developing smart projects that will change the world. We test them in Amsterdam first. The ultimate goal of Amsterdam Smart City is to reduce CO2 emissions.
The project is a joint initiative of Liander (the operator of Amsterdam’s electricity grid) and the Amsterdam Innovation Motor. So far, an extensive number of partners have signed up to participate in a wide range of projects. Independent research organisation TNO has joined Amsterdam Smart City and will conduct the research for all the projects.
Amsterdam Smart City stands for innovative technology, the modification of the behaviour of Amsterdam’s citizens, and sustainable economic development. By bringing partners together and setting up small-scale local projects, Amsterdam Smart City makes it possible to test all new initiatives. That way the most effective initiatives can subsequently be implemented on a large scale. By doing so, Amsterdam Smart City effectively serves as an accelerator for climate and energy projects.
An extensive number of projects will be launched over a period of two years. The projects will focus on issues such as sustainable living, sustainable working, sustainable mobility and sustainable public spaces. In Amsterdam Smart City user driven innovation and testing are at the center of all projects. Follow the latest developments and projects at www.amsterdamsmartcity.com or contact Ger at
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