Digital Energy Net

Mixed-use development is a growing trend in urban planning, providing many advantages such as reduced commuting times and boosting revenue streams. Mixed-use projects present both opportunities and challenges. A successful mixed-use development requires careful planning and execution – here are some helpful hints that may assist. Increased Market Demand Mixed-use development has recently gained in…

Green credentials of a building reflect its environmental standards. Green buildings utilize natural ventilation systems, access to sunlight and other features that promote healthy indoor environments. Many green buildings also utilize solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems and toilet composting in order to lower water consumption. Others utilize life cycle assessment (LCA) techniques in order to…

TOD (Transit-oriented Development) refers to development that maximizes the amount of residential and commercial space within walking distance from transit stations. TOD projects tend to focus within 1/4 to 1/2 miles from transit hubs, providing communities with an excellent way to prioritize public transit use. Many cities have taken steps to promote TOD by writing…

Green infrastructure can absorb or redirect stormwater runoff for multiple co-benefits. Streets, parking lots, and rooftops tend to repel it as it flows off naturally into gravity’s path – green infrastructure may provide solutions by absorbing or redirecting it and offering many co-benefits in return. Sustainable urban infrastructure is vital to providing essential services like…

Sustainability has emerged amid global concerns regarding environmental protection, economic growth and social development. Researchers believe that society, economy and environment must work in concert with nature’s regenerative potential for maximum sustainability. Sustainable development involves creating prosperity without undermining future generations’ abilities to meet their own needs, with non-negotiable environmental limits and an established ‘floor’…

Energy efficiency is one of the most cost-effective means of reducing GHG emissions. It lowers consumer costs while eliminating costly new fossil fuel infrastructure investments and decreasing operational expenses for businesses and public institutions. NRDC works to increase energy efficiency standards for appliances, promote more fuel-efficient cars and educate consumers on simple ways they can…

Smart cities utilize technology to improve efficiency and sustainability while increasing citizen safety and quality of life. Their systems rely on sensors to monitor everything from electricity usage and waste production, traffic patterns and water levels. Sensors are equipped to detect gunfire and alert police about its source, while data analysis tools may identify potential…

Smart grids use advanced digital technology to collect, process, and deliver information more efficiently – resulting in enhanced decisions, operational efficiency and reliability for business as well as being less vulnerable to hacking threats thanks to security by design. Intelligent energy technology also makes power restoration simpler after a blackout occurs, offering numerous advantages including…

Energy storage is an efficient way of saving power for later use, making it useful in helping balance electricity supply and demand as well as improve grid quality. Batteries and other storage technologies play a crucial role in our green energy future. Electricity Storage Energy storage provides rapid response to fluctuations in electricity demand at…

Urban mobility encompasses all forms of movement in cities. This may involve daily commuting or visiting friends. Rapid trends are rapidly altering the global landscape of urban mobility. These include vehicle electrification and autonomous driving technology; yet their greatest effect may come from integrated mobility systems. Pedestrians Every urban mobility plan must consider pedestrian needs.…