Digital Energy Net

Your policy decisions have an effectful influence, whether they relate to renewable energy, carbon emissions reduction or providing employment and training to displaced fossil fuel workers. As part of efforts to combat climate change, global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must be drastically reduced rapidly – this requires moving away from fossil fuels towards cleaner forms…

Climate change mitigation entails decreasing emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and increasing sinks that absorb them. Reduce our emissions by eliminating unnecessary travel and purchasing secondhand goods. Furthermore, avoid food and electronics that contribute to emissions by cutting consumption. Reducing our use of fossil fuels Fossil fuels are burned for energy production,…

Assembling your company in a mixed-use development can bring many business advantages, including financial, efficiency and exposure benefits. Delaware local governments frequently incorporate mixed-use development plans and codes into their Comprehensive Plans, Zoning Regulations and Subdivision and Development ordinances. Mixed-use developments refer to any projects that combine several functions into one building or area through…

Green buildings help reduce emissions, conserve water and energy resources, reduce construction waste and support responsible supply chains while streamlining compliance documentation. Green buildings may require an upfront investment. But with MONTONI’s help, sustainability is now accessible and cost-effective to all businesses of all types. Energy Efficiency Green buildings play an increasingly significant role in…

Sustainable urban infrastructure allows cities to maximize economic and social success while simultaneously reducing environmental impact. Green features like permeable pavements, green roofs and urban forests increase adaptability of cities to climate change. Amman, Jordan has taken an initiative that employs green stormwater infrastructure to combat flash flooding. Their project uses bio-retention and bio-swale areas…

TOD approaches urban planning and design from an individual-centric viewpoint, creating vibrant walkable neighborhoods with access to public transportation as well as local jobs. TOD promotes dense mixed-use development near transit stations to enhance riders’ experiences of riding while simultaneously increasing economic activity and decreasing traffic congestion. This symbiotic relationship benefits riders, businesses and reduces…

Energy efficiency is a cost-effective solution to reduce energy expenses. It is three or four times less costly than renewables and reduces utility peak loads, thus decreasing investments required in new capacity or transmission lines. Remove electronics that remain connected at all times (e.g. DVD players) and use power strips to reduce “vampire loads”. Reduce…

In 2015, world leaders took an historic step by agreeing on seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Also known as domains or dimensions for sustainability development. these SDGs form the cornerstone of sustainable development. Midway to 2030’s deadline, rapid climate change, an economy in recession and on-going conflicts have severely limited progress towards SDG achievement. Definition…

Smart cities use data-driven analysis and optimization of various aspects of their infrastructure to enhance efficiency and sustainability, thus improving lives of residents while spurring economic development. Pittsburgh uses sensors throughout its city to collect data for optimal traffic flow, sending information directly back to a central location for analysis and interpretation. Energy Smart cities…

Modernizing the grid with smart technology can enhance reliability, efficiency, resilience and renewable integration while simultaneously decreasing power outages and speeding service restoration times. Sensors equipped with sophisticated algorithms capable of tracking power flows and equipment performance can quickly identify problems at all levels of a system, communicating real time to their respective utilities and…