Winter’s coming. Are we ready?
Explore how connected technologies can create the momentum needed to mitigate climate change through saving energy and cutting emissions, whilst also enabling progress towards sustainability goals.
As the winter season approaches in the northern hemisphere, the longer nights and shorter days require preparation and vigilance.
An additional twist exists for this winter in North America. The prospect of a historically strong El Nino event with its resulting cold and hot snaps adds another predictable—yet unpredictable—element. Ongoing regional wars—and the use of energy supplies as threats—add another layer of unpredictability to winter.
Save energy and keep the lights on
As the winter season approaches in the northern hemisphere, the longer nights and shorter days require preparation and vigilance.
An additional twist exists for this winter in North America. The prospect of a historically strong El Nino event with its resulting cold and hot snaps adds another predictable—yet unpredictable—element. Ongoing regional wars—and the use of energy supplies as threats—add another layer of unpredictability to winter.
Save energy and keep the lights on
Some municipalities have tried to save energy by turning their lights off altogether, but this is not a viable solution for several reasons. Streets need illumination at night for safety, schools need light so that students can learn, hospitals need light for treatment and recovery, and public and commercial buildings need light so that people can perform their jobs properly and productively.
