Four European cities collaborate on energy planning

The STEP UP (Strategies Towards Energy Performance and Urban Planning) FP7 programme is working with four influential European cities–Glasgow, Gothenburg, Riga, and Ghent–to plan and deliver sustainable futures for people and businesses. STEP UP is supported at the highest political level in these cities, and is coordinated by the University of Strathclyde, led by Richard Bellingham, Director of the Institute for Future Cities.

“Sustainable urban futures offer opportunities to improve quality of life for people globally - but delivery requires substantial changes in a city’s systems and behaviour,” explains Richard. “Through STEP UP we work with cities to help them deliver sustainable fut...