Digital Energy Net

TOD communities help reduce traffic congestion, protect natural areas and promote a healthy lifestyle while increasing employment opportunities and property values. TODs tend to focus on high-density mixed-use development within 1/4 to 1/2 mile of their nearest Metro station on both public and private land – these areas are known as transit villages. TOD principles…

Sustainable urban infrastructure facilitates progress towards ecological, economical and social sustainability in cities. This involves localizing energy sources, reducing resource use and waste generation and creating the conditions necessary for shifting to lifestyles with lower impacts. Research in this cluster explores key obstacles to urban infrastructure planning and examines possible solutions. It provides a means…

Energy efficiency saves money, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, works towards climate action, diversifies utility resource portfolios and brings down electricity prices and volatility. Furthermore, it benefits communities by decreasing energy cost burdens that disproportionately impact low-income households. Energy efficiency programs can reduce emissions and electricity bills for New England renters and homeowners if they’re accessible.…