Digital Energy Net

Energy storage refers to the process of capturing and storing energy for later use. This can be accomplished via various means such as pumped hydro storage, batteries, flywheels, thermal ice storage or hydrogen storage components. Energy storage technology can be utilized both on a large-scale in grid energy systems and small-scale residential solutions behind the…

Land use planning is the practice of making sure the resources within a community are used effectively, to benefit both the environment and economy of that locale. At the forefront of land use planning is making projections about population numbers, and then using that information to establish how much land should be set aside for…

As you shop for real estate – whether a residence or investment – it’s essential that you understand local zoning laws. Zoning regulations dictate which forms of development and operation can occur on any particular plot of land. These regulations classify property use into separate categories like residential, commercial and industrial. They help control how…

Community engagement provides people with a means of connecting with one another and the organizations serving them, building trust between stakeholders that can lead to long-term positive changes for all involved. Create Clear Objectives: Create SMART objectives which are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound in order to track progress and measure impact more easily.…

Digital governance is a formal framework that establishes accountability, roles, and decision-making processes for your organization’s digital products and services. It helps organizations conduct digital activities ethically while protecting from legal issues or cyber attacks as well as adapting quickly in response to change. Content, design, technical infrastructure, security, funding and product management all play…

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies capture CO2 emissions from power plants and factories so they never reach the atmosphere, where it can then either be safely stored underground for permanent storage, or used to produce products like concrete and synthetic fuels. Facilities currently equipped with CCUS capture up to 90% of CO2 from their…

Electric vehicles don’t generate tailpipe emissions – one of the leading contributors to pollution in America – while also using significantly less fuel than their fossil-fueled counterparts. Electric vehicles that run on renewable electricity reduce carbon pollution by 90% compared to gasoline vehicles, and this effect increases over time as electricity becomes cleaner. Furthermore, various…

Energy policy involves more than simply supply and demand or buyers and sellers – it involves people. We should stop demonizing fossil fuels that have brought unprecedented gains to world living standards and focus on developing alternative energies with reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Furthermore, policies which raise electricity prices through taxes or mandates must…

Climate change mitigation refers to efforts aimed at decreasing emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere by either decreasing sources or expanding “sinks”, thus mitigating its worst consequences. It is key to minimizing impacts caused by global climate change. Cities can significantly lower emissions by improving public transportation systems, encouraging walking and cycling, supporting…

Mixed-use development brings residential, commercial, and other asset classes closer together for increased quality of life for residents, by providing convenient access to daily needs while decreasing reliance on private vehicles. Communities seeking to implement mixed-use development should ensure all stakeholder needs and goals are taken into account through an equitable engagement process, to distribute…