Digital Energy Net

Energy policy involves making decisions regarding how and where energy is produced or consumed. Events like the Santa Barbara oil spill and Fukushima nuclear disaster can serve to bring…

Mitigation involves reducing the levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by limiting their sources (for instance by supporting renewable energy or more efficient transport systems) or by…

Green buildings are designed, constructed, renovated, and operated with resource efficiency in mind. They employ innovative sustainability strategies that focus on non-toxic, durable materials sourced ethically. Green buildings utilise…

Mixed-use developments present investors with an exciting investment opportunity. They help shape neighborhoods in a sustainable manner while drawing in tenants who prefer active and walkable communities. Mixed-use buildings…

TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) is an urban planning and design strategy that clusters housing, jobs and services around public transport stations to promote an symbiotic relationship between compact urban development…

Sustainable urban infrastructure is key to the continued success of cities. It provides cost-effective climate-resilient infrastructure services while simultaneously offering multiple co-benefits for its citizens. Research that improves local…

Sustainability is an umbrella term, covering every aspect of our lives – ecological challenges must be considered along with social and economic ones. As such, in 2015 the 17…

Energy efficiency is the most cost-effective and low-impact way to combat climate pollution, such as carbon dioxide emissions. Furthermore, it helps lower electricity demand while improving grid reliability. Implementing…

Smart cities use cutting-edge technologies to monitor resident data and enhance quality of life, sustainability, economic competitiveness and digital readiness. Quantitative techniques like cost-benefit analysis and multi-criteria decision analysis…

Smart grids enable users to track their energy usage trends and save money by turning off less important electronic devices when electricity rates are higher. Intelligent energy infrastructure also…