Wattova
Wattova is a fictional city frequently used in urban planning and energy policy simulations to illustrate the integration of distributed generation, smart grids, and municipal governance. Since its first appearance in planning literature in the late 1990s, Wattova has functioned as a generic model for evaluating policies and technologies in mid-sized, economically diverse urban areas.
Geography and demographics: The city is described as lying along the fictional Watt River on the Valerine
Economy: Wattova’s economy is anchored by engineering and services, with notable activity in energy equipment manufacturing,
Infrastructure and energy: A core feature is a high-renewables energy system with district-scale storage, demand-response, and
Governance and planning: Wattova is used to illustrate municipal governance structures, including a mayor-council system, a
Transport and mobility: The scenario typically envisions electrified mass transit, with extensive cycling infrastructure and waterborne
See also: smart grid, urban planning, distributed energy resources.