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reduce energy costs and on occupancy and energy to create eco-friendly urban
environmental impact. demand, leading to cost spaces and set new standards
savings and improved for smart city development in
Smart cities are using sustainability[16]. The the country[17].
technology to improve the integration of these
efficiency, sustainability technologies in smart Community Engagement
and quality of life of its city planning is essential and Behavioural Change
residents. In this context, for creating energy-
integrated renewable energy, efficient, sustainable, and Community involvement
smart grids, the Internet of interconnected urban and awareness are pivotal
Things (IoT) and a variety environments. in fostering energy-efficient
of other technologies are Cities are live example of how practices within smart
being implemented. Building cutting-edge technologies can cities. Engaging residents
automation systems plays enhance energy efficiency in energy-saving initiatives
a major role in shaping the and sustainability in an and promoting sustainable
behaviours can significantly
future of urban environments. urban setup. Chandigarh,
These technologies are known for its planned layout, reduce energy consumption
and environmental impact.
instrumental in optimising and Shillong, a city under
energy usage, reducing carbon the Smart Cities Mission, Participation in energy
efficiency programs fosters
footprint, and improving are prime examples of this behavioural changes
overall resource management trend. Chandigarh Smart
within smart cities. By using City Limited is implementing supporting the adoption of
energy-saving technologies.
solar power, wind power, and energy reform projects like Involving members of the
hydroelectric power, cities energy-efficient buildings community in sustainable
can reduce carbon dioxide and smart grid systems to projects and teaching them
emissions and promote optimise energy consumption about the advantages of
cleaner urban environments. and reduce carbon emissions. energy efficiency fosters a
Smart networks are essential Additionally, Chandigarh’s sense of shared responsibility
to efficiently distribute energy e-governance initiatives and community ownership for
in smart cities, maximising have transformed the city environmental preservation.
energy use using advanced into a knowledge-based Local community-led
technologies such as sensors society. Similarly, Shillong is initiatives provide people
and automation, and prioritising energy efficiency the power to make educated
improving the reliability of and sustainability through decisions, which contributes
the network. The Internet of renewable energy adoption to overall energy saving.
Things (IoT) is an essential and smart infrastructure
tool for connecting smart city development. Other Through advocacy and
devices and infrastructure, cities like Bhopal and smart technology adoption,
enabling data-based decision- Pune are also leveraging communities drive positive
making and real-time technology for energy- change towards greener
energy system monitoring to efficient infrastructure, urban environments,
improve efficiency. Building smart transportation enhancing residents’ quality
automation systems further systems, and green building of life[18]. India’s Long-Term
enhance energy efficiency in practices. These case studies Low-Carbon Development
smart cities by automating demonstrate how Indian cities Strategy encourages the
building functions based are embracing technology development of behavioural
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