WECP cities are home to many of the world’s largest energy companies which are leading initiatives to build a lower-carbon energy future, developing the full range of energy sources to power the world today and into tomorrow.
Energy Transition
Because of our shared economic focus, the member cities have a responsibility for cleaner energy and good governance. The WECP is committed to a future of greener, safer energy, while meeting world energy needs. In 2009, WECP Member Cities signed the Calgary Climate Change Accord, establishing a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
THE PARTNERSHIP
The World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) connects leading energy cities on all continents that are committed to fostering the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
Leading voices
As hubs for the global energy sector, WECP cities and Mayors are leading voices on the most pressing challenges facing the urban landscape today, including sustainable economic development, climate action, and building more resilient cities. Our member cities are also uniquely positioned to serve as laboratories of innovation, collaborating with industry and academic partners to accelerate technology advancement and provide a fertile environment for new initiatives.
WECP supports its member cities efforts to foster the energy transition by serving as a forum for the exchanges of knowledge and experiences, providing a platform to promote successful initiatives, connecting innovation hubs and businesses with opportunities in partner cities, and facilitating partnerships with other international organizations.
Commitment to sustainability
As part of the commitment to sustainability, every WECP member city has established a sustainability office. Example of green energy initiatives in member cities include Esbjerg, Denmark, which has developed a green energy grid based primarily on wind energy, in addition to being a world leader in wind turbine technology.
Stavanger, Norway has managed to create a 100% renewable energy system by harnessing water energy technology.
Additionally, Houston is the largest municipal purchaser of green energy in the United States.
