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Energy Efficiency and Climate Goals
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 energy efficient practices can bring both financial and environmental advantages for businesses. But getting employee buy-in may prove challenging. There are various strategies you can employ…
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The Future of Cities
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 are used to analyze projects and prioritize those which will have the biggest impact. Civic engagement is also essential in creating a smart city, and can…
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The Benefits of Smart Grids
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 facilitates more effective distribution of geographically dispersed renewable energy sources such as wind turbines, solar panels and residential photovoltaic systems. Improved Reliability Smart grid technologies upgrade…
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Urban Mobility and the Future of Transport
Urban mobility is a top concern in cities, influencing carbon emissions and air pollution while impacting quality of life and economic opportunities. Addressing this challenge requires new policies and services as well as integrated and balanced development across transport modes. Attractive cities for their low rates of car ownership and high-quality public-transportation networks include London,…
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Why Energy Storage is a Key Enabling Technology for the Clean Energy Transition
Energy storage is an indispensable technology in our clean energy transition. It can “firm up” renewable resources by storing their power when the sun or wind are shining or blowing, reduce electricity costs by storing and dispatching at cost-efficient times, and improve grid reliability. Renewable Energy Energy storage devices can help the grid operate more…
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The Importance of Land Use Planning
Land use planning refers to the practice of allocating land for different uses, an essential aspect of urban development as it serves as a basis for making future decisions about city expansion while ensuring its continued sustainability. EJ policies aim to promote equal access and participation in environmental decision making processes, and address imbalances that…
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The Effects of Zoning Regulations on Housing Markets
Zoning regulations can have a dramatic effect on building projects and land usage. Zoning laws vary based on location, often having different effects on housing markets at various times or places. Property regulations generally address aesthetic requirements by setting setback requirements and building height restrictions, or controlling what animals may reside on a parcel of…
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The Importance of Digital Governance
Digital governance refers to the practice of setting and monitoring rules and guidelines governing information flows within an organization, making it a key part of successful business strategies. The Biden administration must use its commitment to multilateralism to help shape digital technical standards globally, by forging consensus among leading market democracies and using free trade…
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What is Community Engagement?
Community engagement is the process of engaging communities in developing solutions to their problems, while committing to giving them a systematic role in policy design and execution. Organizations seeking to comply with permit and funding requirements need to foster trusted relationships within communities in which they operate. This requires cultivating genuine connections and relationships. Definition…
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The Benefits of Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Electric vehicles (EVs) save drivers money on fuel costs while making life simpler over the long term. Plus, with apps to help plan trips easily and find public charging stations along your path. Electric vehicles (EVs) offer multiple environmental advantages beyond lower fuel costs: They reduce our carbon footprint and can even be charged using…
