Digital Energy Net

Digital governance refers to a set of principles, norms and rules that guide the use and development of digital technology. It includes protecting personal information while upholding transparency and…

Community engagement involves the exchange of aspirations, concerns and values between community members and governing entities. To be effective, this requires open dialogue, honest interaction and genuine dedication to…

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) refers to an array of technologies designed to reduce emissions from industrial point sources such as power plants. CCS involves collecting CO2 before it…

Governments and businesses are offering various incentives for the adoption of electric vehicles (EV), including tax credits that help offset costs as well as charging stations that provide consistent…

Energy policy involves designing and implementing government programs related to energy. Examples of such include: Energy policies range from research funding to energy efficiency regulations; all are intended to…

Climate change mitigation requires either decreasing heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions, or expanding carbon sinks that absorb them from the atmosphere, or both, as well as taking adaptive measures. Restoring…

Green buildings are structures designed to minimize their environmental impacts by employing eco-friendly materials and renewable energy sources, and by limiting waste during construction. Green buildings also serve as…

Mixed-use development encompasses projects which integrate residential, commercial, cultural and/or industrial functions within one neighborhood. This can be accomplished either through new redevelopment of existing urban centers, traditional suburban/urban…

TODs (Transit-Oriented Developments) are an emerging trend in urban planning that creates walkable neighborhoods centered on high quality public transit systems. Such developments reduce reliance on cars while providing…

Sustainable urban infrastructure seeks to reduce cities’ ecological footprint through energy and resource efficiency and environmental friendliness. Cities often set sustainability and CO2 reduction goals which go further than…