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What is Sustainable Development?
Sustainable development (SD) seeks to reconcile economic development, social inclusion and environmental stewardship. SD requires governments, businesses and individuals alike to adopt policies, practices and products which promote sustainability…
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Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is one of the easiest and cost-effective strategies for eliminating energy waste and cutting electric costs, while helping combat climate change, protecting the environment, and increasing profitability….
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Smart Cities and Their Collaborators
Cities can utilize smart technologies to enhance their quality of life by reducing crime, improving traffic efficiency and cutting carbon emissions. Furthermore, smart city technologies can increase competitiveness of…
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Smart Grids and Energy Fraud
Grid modernization is key to providing sustainable, economic and secure electricity supplies. Smart grids enable advanced monitoring, automation and two-way communication between consumers and utility companies. They optimize energy…
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The Importance of Urban Mobility
Urban mobility defines the urban form – defined by roads and transport systems – of cities. Each day in cities, approximately 7.5 billion trips take place; that number is…
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Energy Storage and Community Resilience
Energy storage provides multiple advantages to electricity grids. Energy storage technologies include rechargeable lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, flywheels (which store kinetic energy), pumped hydro storage systems such as Llyn…
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Land Use Planning
Land use planning involves the process of identifying suitable uses for different areas. These uses may include commercial, transportation, agricultural and recreational land usage. Selecting an experienced Utah land…
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The Importance of Understanding Zoning Regulations
Zoning regulations divide property into zones designated for specific uses, offering several key protections and advantages: higher property values, better public health and safety, protecting agricultural land preservation, guiding…
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What is Digital Governance?
Digital governance is a framework designed to enable content teams within organizations to build and maintain their online presence safely, efficiently, and effectively. It includes assigning accountability for developing…
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Empowering Communities Through Community Engagement
Community engagement refers to engaging members of a local community in policy and decision-making processes, in the belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to have input into decisions which…