Digital Energy Net

Energy policies must strike a balance between environmental preservation, economic viability and public participation. Energy efficiency standards can reduce consumption while decreasing power plant needs; conservation initiatives may help decrease emissions. Carbon reduction policies address greenhouse gas pollution by setting prices through taxes, subsidies or caps; energy transition strategies focus on choosing renewable energies over…

Green buildings utilize cutting-edge sustainability strategies to produce positive effects for both their occupants and the environment. Learn about various green construction techniques, as well as how you can apply them in your projects. Considerations such as positioning windows to take advantage of natural daylight can help enhance mood-lifting sunlight while passive solar heating saves…

Mixed-use development refers to a variety of development sectors within a single building. Public uses, such as restaurants and coffee shops, transit facilities and government offices are typically located on the lower floors with residential units like apartments and condos being housed higher up in the same building. The right mix of tenants promotes a…

Sustainable urban infrastructure offers multiple co-benefits that reduce carbon emissions in line with the Paris Agreement, enhance climate resiliency, create quality jobs and address inequality. Explore our guidelines to see how your city can implement greener options into its infrastructure development strategy. Green infrastructure helps reduce flood risks, improve public health and bolster biodiversity. It…

Transit-oriented development (TOD) is an urban planning concept which prioritizes living, commercial and leisure space within walking distance of public transport stations. Pioneered by Peter Calthorpe’s work, TOD encourages dense compact urban forms while at the same time accommodating public transportation use. TOD neighborhoods tend to experience higher rates of walking and transit commute mode…

Sustainable development (SD) is the practice of encouraging economic growth while taking into account environmental and social needs of society. SD requires ensuring that resource extraction rates and waste production stay within Earth’s capacity for absorption. At its core, development must meet both basic needs of individuals as well as their legitimate aspirations; yet without…

Energy efficiency helps both consumers and businesses save money, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance human and environmental health. Energy efficiency also attracts younger employees who appreciate a company’s environmental commitments. Many families are finding it hard to pay their energy bills, and energy efficiency can help alleviate some of that financial strain. Plus, energy efficient…

The world is evolving quickly, and power industry innovation is no different. As prosumers add solar panels and electric vehicles (EVs), their use strains electricity systems that must operate near capacity all of the time. Smart grids will assist with avoiding outages by quickly detecting and isolating problems, then redirecting energy so as to minimize…

Cities today face increasing pressures to reduce traffic congestion and emissions, foster economic development and adapt to an ever-evolving climate. But traditional infrastructure and human resources simply cannot keep up. Smart technologies can assist city leaders by offering them access to an uninterrupted flow of data that allows them to unlock new capabilities and solutions.…

Energy storage provides capacity and resilience to the electricity grid at critical moments, helping reduce frequency of power outages as well as defer new transmission and distribution lines from being necessary. Energy storage also reduces price spikes that occur during high demand and may help customers to avoid these additional costs. There are various technologies…