Digital Energy Net

Digital governance refers to the practice of creating procedures to facilitate accountability and decision-making within the digital sphere. Without it, companies risk not being able to systematically manage digital development efforts, and therefore lose competitive advantages as a result of this oversight. National regulators’ overprotective efforts may stifle interoperability of the internet and restrict its…

Community engagement is a concept that changes the way organizations view their work. It recognizes that communities, both geographic and interest-based, are subject to public decisions made on behalf of all, which they play an active part in making. This approach upholds the democratic principle that everyone deserves a say in policy decisions that affect…

Electric vehicles (EVs) reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tailpipe pollutants, significantly improving air quality. Simulations reveal that widespread adoption could also drastically cut health costs associated with air pollution exposure. Electric vehicle drivers can save money by charging their vehicles overnight when electricity rates are cheaper; electric trucks are much less costly per mile to…

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an essential strategy for mitigating fossil fuel emissions. CCS involves extracting CO2 from power plants and industrial facilities before transporting it underground storage facilities and permanently depositing it there. Captured CO2 is stored underground, typically within existing oil and natural gas fields. Commercial-scale CCS projects have already started, such…

Energy policies are determined by national priorities and interests, including resource diversification, economic costs, electricity access and climate change mitigation. Some policies provide financial incentives, including tax credits and direct spending. Other policies place a price on carbon pollution to shift some of its costs onto fossil fuel consumers while encouraging investments in renewable energy…

Climate change mitigation entails both reducing heat-trapping greenhouse gases (GHGs) and strengthening carbon sinks that absorb them from the atmosphere, including everything from cutting energy use to investing in environmentally responsible businesses. Climate change mitigation also involves building resilience against future climate changes, whether that means installing flood control measures to keep up with rising…

Green buildings are structures designed to have minimal impact on the environment during their design, construction and operation – they conserve natural resources while minimizing waste production. Eco-friendly structures include materials that are recycled, reused or harvested from renewable resources, while also helping to reduce energy usage through effective insulation, solar-powered water heating systems and…

Mixed-use development (MDU) refers to the practice of physically integrating commercial, cultural and residential functions into one building or neighborhood. As our cities continue to denseify, MUD development has become more widespread – offering significant advantages to developers, owners and tenants alike. ButterflyMX provides an effective tool for tracking compliance and managing multiple properties efficiently,…

TODs bring homes, jobs and shopping within walking distance of high quality public transit to encourage economic development while simultaneously cutting automobile and parking costs and emissions emissions. Research indicates that residents living in TOD neighborhoods take transit for non-commute destinations at significantly higher rates than residents living in suburban areas, accounting for some differences…

Sustainable urban infrastructure helps build resilience in cities by mitigating disaster risks, mitigating climate change impacts and adapting to impacts more effectively. Furthermore, it offers many other advantages, including environmental regenerative attributes and community well-being benefits. Chicago’s newly released Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Guidelines offer CDOT projects an essential blueprint to use cutting-edge sustainable practices that…