Digital Energy Net

Climate change mitigation entails lowering heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions and stabilizing their levels in the atmosphere, by decreasing sources such as fossil fuel use or increasing sinks such as forests. As part of climate change mitigation, everyone can play their part from individuals adopting sustainable habits to governments creating incentives and regulations. The most successful…

Green buildings use various approaches that minimize environmental impact throughout their lifetime, including minimizing embodied energy used to manufacture building materials and operating energy requirements for heating and cooling. They use nontoxic, renewable and recycled materials that reduce dependency on nonrenewable sources of energy such as fossil fuels. Solar and wind power provide their electricity…

Demand for mixed-use development continues to increase as more home and business owners prefer communities that are walkable with access to restaurants, shops, parks, and public spaces. By creating such communities with mixed uses and providing them with social connectivity and economic expansion in mind. Mixed-use properties offer investors a potentially steady source of revenue…

TOD (transit-oriented development) refers to integrated urban spaces that bring people, activities, buildings and public space together for everyone’s benefit, supported by top-quality transit service. TOD communities also feature high-quality amenities and provide diverse housing options. TOD communities are compact, mixed-use communities located within walking distance of a transit station. New construction or redevelopment are…

From a sustainability viewpoint, urban infrastructure must be planned and constructed so as to meet society’s demands without negatively affecting future generations. This involves upholding principles such as environmental responsibility, resource efficiency and social equity in all phases of design, construction and operation. Innovative approaches are emerging to create sustainable urban infrastructure. Some examples are:…

Energy efficiency involves using less energy for similar work. This saves both money and reduces air pollution. Efficiency improvements are integral to creating a cleaner energy future. Following a path toward net zero, efficiency gains could account for up to two-thirds of oil demand reduction through insulation and heating upgrades, more energy-efficient appliances, and transport…

Sustainable development involves managing economic, social and natural capital. This requires taking into account that natural capital may not be easily replaced, with consumption rates not exceeding replacement rates. In 2015, nations adopted 17 ambitious goals designed to foster greater global equity and sustainability – though progress on these targets remains slow and uneven. 1.…

Cities across the world are turning to smart technology in order to become more efficient and sustainable, leading to increased business growth as well as enhanced quality of life for citizens. However, it’s imperative that city officials engage residents in decisions that affect them. Public hearings, community meetings and online forums provide avenues for sharing…

Smart grid is an electricity network that uses advanced digital technologies to optimize system operations and engage end users through new technologies and motivating mechanisms, such as real-time pricing. It enables them to reduce energy consumption during peak periods voluntarily through incentives like real-time pricing. Smart grids facilitate the incorporation of renewable energy sources, such…

Urban mobility underpins all that we do as individuals, communities and regions. It plays a pivotal role in the success of businesses and homes as well as regional and national economies. Effective urban mobility planning demands long-term vision. It must cover key mobility dimensions like congestion, accidents and emissions in order to make a real…