Digital Energy Net

Green buildings are structures designed to minimize their environmental impacts by employing eco-friendly materials and renewable energy sources, and by limiting waste during construction. Green buildings also serve as protectors of local ecosystems. Organizations promote Green building practices with standards, ratings and certifications. For manufacturers, sustainability can bring cost savings and productivity benefits. Energy Efficiency…

Mixed-use development encompasses projects which integrate residential, commercial, cultural and/or industrial functions within one neighborhood. This can be accomplished either through new redevelopment of existing urban centers, traditional suburban/urban neighborhoods or through town center districts. Municipalities can encourage mixed-use development by encouraging compact development within designated growth areas, innovative land use management strategies and efficient…

TODs (Transit-Oriented Developments) are an emerging trend in urban planning that creates walkable neighborhoods centered on high quality public transit systems. Such developments reduce reliance on cars while providing healthier lifestyle options that connect residents to jobs and city services with less driving required for accessing them. DVRPC maintains an Active TOD Database which tracks…

Sustainable urban infrastructure seeks to reduce cities’ ecological footprint through energy and resource efficiency and environmental friendliness. Cities often set sustainability and CO2 reduction goals which go further than national targets. Academic research in this field encompasses a range of areas. Of particular note are behavioral interventions designed to enable residents in reducing energy consumption.…

Energy efficiency is an influential economic driver. It cuts costs while protecting the environment. Furthermore, its implementation leads to technological breakthroughs. Since 2000, efficiency improvements in buildings and cars have seen rapid gains; however, due to pandemic outbreak, progress has slowed considerably. Therefore, energy-efficiency upgrades must continue for us to reach 2020 targets. It is…

Sustainable development refers to fostering economic prosperity while simultaneously safeguarding the environment. It balances economic needs with environmental protection and social progress. United Nations Global Goals Set In 2015 Prompted High Hopes For Sustainable Progression However, recent reports indicate that most will not be achieved by 2030. Governmental Role Governments play an essential role in…

Smart grid is a hybrid electrical distribution network which integrates information and communication technologies. It is more energy-efficient than traditional power systems due to this integration. Smart grid technology enables improved energy efficiency, higher grid reliability and enhanced customer service. Furthermore, it facilitates systematic communication between suppliers and consumers. Improved efficiency Smart grids use real-time…

Smart cities leverage technology to improve city services and lower carbon emissions while simultaneously engaging their citizens through surveys and social media to ensure projects reflect the needs of its inhabitants. Tech companies are making smarter cities possible through affordable hardware and wireless components. IBM is offering data analytics solutions and AI integration while Philips…

Urban mobility is a central concern in cities worldwide. Accessible and sustainable public transport must provide people with access to locations within cities as well as across cities. Studies confirm that human travel patterns abide by a two-parameter power-law distribution, yet few investigate the factors responsible for this distribution and their implications for urban resilience.…

Energy storage refers to any method that allows one to save energy for later use, from chemical energy stored during photosynthesis in plants to pumping water behind hydroelectric dams back behind to lithium-ion battery storage on an entire grid level. ESS can assist in balancing electricity supply and demand on multiple timescales, including second-by-second basis,…