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Dimension Environment
Sub-Dimension Energy

Category Energy
KPI Name Electricity Consumption
KPI No. EN: E: E: 2C Type: Core Type: Sustainable

Definition / Electricity consumption per capita
Description

Rationale / Electricity is a key component driving economic activity in a city. However, the
Interpretation / generation of electricity can also be a key contributor of GHG emissions.
Benchmarking
The city shall report all electricity consumed for residential, commercial,
institutional and industrial purposes.
A declining trend and lower values are considered positive.

Methodology Calculate as:
Numerator: Total consumption of electricity (kWh / year).
Denominator: Total number of city inhabitants.
Unit kWh / year / capita

Data Sources Data can be collected from local electricity utilities.
/ Relevant
Databases
SDG Reference(s) SDG Target 7.3: By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy
efficiency.
Verification Check that population is consistent.
Guidance
Check data sources.
DATA VALUES:
Check any reported values below 1 000 or over 8 000.

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