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Dimension Environment
Sub-Dimension Energy

Category Energy
KPI Name Renewable Electricity Consumption
KPI No. EN: E: E: 1C Type: Core Type: Sustainable

Definition / Percentage of renewable energy consumed in the city
Description

Rationale / The use of energy from renewable sources can lead to the longer-term
Interpretation / sustainability of an urban area; provide for more independence of electricity
Benchmarking supply; and lead to the reduction of GHG emissions related to electricity
generation.
Renewable sources include geothermal, solar, wind, hydro, tide, wave energy, and
biomass.
A higher value and increasing trend are generally considered more sustainable.
Methodology Calculate as:

Numerator: Total consumption of electricity from renewable sources (kWh/yr).
Denominator: Total city electricity consumption (kWh/yr).
Multiply by 100.
Unit Percentage

Data Sources Data can be obtained through local utility providers.
/ Relevant
Databases
SDG Reference(s) SDG Indicator 7.2.1: Renewable energy share in the total final energy
consumption.
Verification Check data sources.
Guidance

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