Photo With researchers at China Development Institute in Shenzhen.

Using increasingly cheaper renewable energy, we aim to decarbonize urban energy systems and establish sustainable energy systems for the next 1,000 years. Taking Kyoto, Japan, Shenzhen, China, and San Diego, California as cases, we conduct research on technoeconomic analyses, Future Design (FD), smart cities with culture and traditions, distributed energy systems, energy policy and institution, and sustainable culture, practice, and behavior. Working with citizens, policy makers, NGOs, industries, and researchers, we aim to realize urban energy transitions toward sustainable and livable cities by 2040.