Block by block energy use map

[Pete Thorn]

Researchers have created a detailed map of energy consumption by buildings. It shows block by block energy usage in New York City. If policymakers want to reduce energy consumption, first they must grasp what people’s current habits are. That’s the rationale behind a recently published study by researchers from Columbia University. They used publicly available data to develop a detailed picture of how energy consumption in New York City buildings—which account for two-thirds of the energy the city uses every year—varies by location.

Pete's comments: scroll down in the article to the map. It's impressive.

For the rest of the story, see: http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/energy/27550/