Digital Energy Net

Energy storage is an indispensable element of the clean energy transition. It helps renewables maximize their contribution to the grid, reduce electricity prices by storing power when it is cheaper and dispensing it later when necessary, and reinforce reliability on an increasingly stretched grid exacerbated by climate change. Battery Storage Utilizing battery storage to optimize…

Urban mobility encompasses all the ways people and things move throughout a city, from buses to e-scooters. When cities optimize urban mobility properly, they experience reduced car congestion on roads while creating cleaner air quality. Transformation of urban mobility takes more than just installing bike lanes or adding car-share services; successful reform begins with an…

Zoning regulations regulate how land can be utilized and help manage urban development. They typically define building height, density, setback requirements, lot coverage limits and open space ratios as regulations for each parcel of land in their jurisdiction. Historic zoning laws exist to preserve historically significant buildings and areas while setting standards for new developments…

Land use planning is the practice of deciding how the environment will be utilized and utilized sustainably and efficiently for urban development purposes, while taking environmental factors into consideration. Land-use planning at a local scale can focus on striking an equilibrium between environmental sustainability (ESs) and economic benefits, or conserving ecosystem health. Land-capability maps The…

Digital Governance involves advancing issues of transparency, efficiency and security within public administrations. This goes beyond e-government to encompass society as a whole. To establish a digital services governance structure within an agency, it is critical to select a champion within it and create a roadmap to guide employees transition into this new role based…

Community engagement enables individuals to advocate for themselves and collaborate on initiatives that enhance quality of life. It promotes social equity while simultaneously strengthening collaboration, trust, and accountability between institutions serving communities they support and their constituents. Implementing community engagement strategies often takes an investment of both time and resources, so selecting appropriate tools and…

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology attaches itself to power plants that burn fossil fuel, to remove emissions. Once captured, they can then be safely stored underground permanently. CO2 can be safely injected into deep geological formations such as saline aquifers, depleted oil and gas reservoirs or basalt formations to create impermeable layers of rock…

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more mainstream. Not only are they cheaper to buy and run than their gas-powered counterparts, they also produce less emissions pollution. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric vehicles can be enjoyable to drive, with their realistic gearshift sounds and responsive responses reminiscent of a fast hatch. Yet these practical vehicles also…

Energy policy refers to decisions which affect how a nation uses and produces energy, taking into account national security, environmental, public health and economic considerations such as keeping prices affordable. Fossil fuel extraction and energy development come at significant environmental costs, including destruction of natural landscapes and wildlife as well as pollution caused by burning…

Every individual can play a part in combatting climate change. From purchasing eco-friendly products to choosing plant-based diets, every action counts towards this cause. Mitigation involves reducing human emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases and expanding sinks that remove them from the atmosphere, as well as planning for predicted climate changes and building resilient communities. Adaptation…