Digital Energy Net

The smart city movement encompasses numerous technologies with one aim in mind: to address urban challenges. These challenges include finding ways to balance environmental sustainability with social responsibility and economic development. One solution offered by New York City has been an intelligent monitoring system which quickly detects water leaks – saving the city money! Others…

Urban mobility refers to the movement of both people and goods through urban areas. It plays an integral role in making cities accessible, sustainable and healthy places. The initial major disruption was created by the personal automobile, giving individuals more freedom and initiating a culture of car ownership which still continues today. Unfortunately, however, this…

Energy storage enables renewable energies to be stored and used on the electric grid at strategic times, providing supply and demand balance while contributing to grid stability. Lithium-ion battery ESSs (energy storage systems) are one of the fastest growing technologies in this sector, offering services such as Frequency Regulation and Operating Reserves ancillary to solar…

Zoning regulations may appear restrictive at first glance, but they actually enable communities to develop in an orderly and sustainable fashion. They help preserve quality-of-life for residential neighborhoods while protecting historical areas as well as ensure responsible commercial, agricultural and industrial practices. State laws providing local governments with power over land-use decisions provide authority for…

Community engagement is an emerging scholarly approach to knowledge that contributes to society while enriching higher education. It emphasizes meaningful interactions with community members to establish shared goals and responsibilities for sustainable solutions. Data-driven practices and programs hold great potential to address seemingly insurmountable social problems; however, for them to work they require community participation…

Digital governance refers to the set of policies and procedures implemented within an organisation to oversee its use of data and technology infrastructure, such as data security, transparency and sharing. As cyber attacks and data breaches become more frequent, public-purpose organisations should implement clear digital governance policies in order to protect data and mitigate risks,…

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology provides one means for power plants to reduce emissions by collecting CO2 produced during power production, transporting it for permanent storage in geological formations and then permanently disposing of it in geologic formations. CO2 is stored underground in either saltwater reservoirs or depleted oil fields, following stringent regulations to…

Electric vehicles are practical, fun to drive, and potentially more cost-effective to own than their gas counterparts. There are hatchback cars, family SUVs and luxury limos available as EV options. Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV stands out as one of the best all-round EVs, boasting sleek design and comfortable interior features. Additionally, its range is exceptional…

Climate change mitigation refers to any efforts undertaken to lower greenhouse gas emissions or increase carbon sinks, including switching to renewable energy, cutting consumption or protecting ecosystems. Every purchase incurs an environmental cost – it takes energy to extract raw materials, manufacture goods, and transport them around the globe. Limiting consumption and purchasing secondhand items…

Energy policy encompasses laws, international treaties, incentives to invest and guidelines for conserving energy use. It may also incorporate emergency preparedness strategies like demand restraint or fuel rationing for emergency situations. Effective energy policies strive to minimize both short-term costs and environmental impacts while gradually transitioning towards technologies with zero or near-zero emissions over time.…