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Pioneer City 2030: What the Energy System of the Future Looks Like


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by PATRICK MAZZA


The energy system of the future is being founded now.

New energy systems and technologies are growing on an accelerating curve:
• Buildings that are green, super-efficient and fully managed by digital technologies have become economically competitive.
• Hybrid vehicles partly propelled by electricity have emerged in the market, with plug-in vehicles coming over the next several years.
• Smart electric grids that employ digital technology to manage power supply and demand are spreading through long distance transmission and local power distribution.


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