The city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, has taken a number of steps to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and efficient use of energy. In 2009, the city conducted a greenhouse gas inventory, which is now being updated and used to…
The city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, is determined to be known for its commitment to sustainability. In recent years, the municipal government has switched public lighting to an efficient sodium vapor system, replaced the city’s…
The city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, has partnered with the World Bank to become the first city in Latin America to implement TRACE â the Tool for Rapid Assessment of City Energy.
Countries heavily dependent on imported oil to power a significant portion of their electricity generation are especially vulnerable to high and volatile oil prices. In net oil-importing countries worldwide, high and volatile oil prices…
This issue highlights ESMAP's energy efficiency work at the city level in Brazil; recent studies in oil price volatility in Latin America; and energy access efforts in Africa.
