Framework For Renewable Energy Adoption And Environmental Sustainability In Urban Infrastructure

Abstract

The definition of an urban infrastructure is the key to the transformation process: climate change response and energy security with renewable energy systems. This study suggests a detailed process of incorporating renewable energy in urban environments towards supporting environmental sustainability. Based on comparative case study of Amsterdam, Pune, and Vancouver, the paper assesses main determinants of renewable energy uptake, such as policy tools, technological system, and environmental performance. The results indicate that Vancouver topped the tests with 73 percent renewable composition in its energy mix and Amsterdam trailing second with 52 percent and Pune on 28 percent. After being adopted Vancouver cut its per capita CO 2 output by half by 4.2 to 2.1 tons and the level down by Amsterdam did cut by more than the half to 5.8 to 3.9 tons. Pune was also relatively better and it decreased by 0.5 to 1.8 tons. The framework, which was developed, is combined by energy policy, smart infrastructure preparedness, environmental performance markers, and also by the involvement models of the people. It is meant to be adjustable to both developed urban settings and those that are not developed. The present study is valuable in providing a confirmed tool that can be used by urban policymakers and urban planners to promote low-carbon and resilient cities and aligns with some global sustainability aspect like SDG 7 and SDG 11.