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Energy Policy – What Are the Goals and Objectives of Energy Policy?
Policies govern decisions regarding energy production and consumption. They may address matters such as decarbonization, system reliability, resource diversification, technology export potential, economic costs or electricity access. Americans continue…
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Green Buildings
Green buildings are designed to conserve energy and resources, leading to lower operating costs, less environmental impact and improved occupant efficiency. Water-conserving fixtures such as toilets and faucets help…
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Benefits of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
Development around high-quality public transit creates vibrant communities. Concentrating housing and jobs near public transport helps reduce commuting distances, make public transport financially sustainable, and stimulate economic activity. Equitable…
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Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
Sustainable urban infrastructure refers to an integrated approach for planning, designing and building resilient cities and communities. It focuses on quality growth while mitigating risks such as greenhouse gas…
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The Importance of Energy Efficiency in the Clean Energy Transition
Energy efficiency is a cornerstone of the clean energy transition, helping households and businesses save on energy costs while increasing competitiveness and protecting human health by decreasing harmful air…
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Sustainable Development and Economic Growth
Even in spite of pandemic, rising global debt levels, and worsening climate change, countries remain committed to reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They must find ways to engage…
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Smart Cities
Smart cities seek to address this global phenomenon of urban population growth by improving infrastructure and services while simultaneously increasing efficiency, sustainability and public safety. But privacy concerns, inequality,…
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The Benefits of Smart Grids
Smart grid technology enables bi-directional energy and information exchange. It includes advanced metering infrastructure, sensors and automated controls which monitor, diagnose and solve issues automatically. Smart grid technology enables…
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Renewable Energy and Energy Storage
Energy storage technology provides flexibility to support renewable energy expansion and meet net-zero goals. Battery energy storage, which converts chemical energy directly to electricity, has emerged as one of…
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Understanding the Fundamentals of Urban Mobility
Urban mobility refers to the movement of people within cities and includes modes such as modal split, personal transport and the use of public transit systems. Furthermore, it encompasses…