Digital Energy Net

Sustainable development refers to the practice of improving quality of life while conserving natural resources and safeguarding the environment, as well as promoting economic efficiency and social equity. Since 1992 and its Earth Summit conference (Rio), progress has been made on some Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). But much more work must be done. It is…

Energy efficiency encompasses various measures designed to lower electricity consumption in homes, buildings and industries – for instance using more efficient appliances, using hybrid or electric vehicles and altering behavioral habits. Energy efficiency improvements have been most notable in the building sector and light vehicle fuel economy. Energy intensity in industry has seen some decrease,…

Urbanization is growing at an incredible rate, so cities must adapt quickly in order to reap its benefits and reduce environmental footprints by employing waste management optimization, ecodesign practices and energy efficiency strategies. City officials must also have access to real-time city data in order to enhance operational efficiencies, increase citizen engagement and enhance economic…

Smart grids enable a cleaner, more resilient and reliable power system by reducing electricity losses, offering greater flexibility, and effectively integrating renewable sources of energy. High-tech sensors monitor power flows and equipment performance in real time, sending this information directly into artificial intelligence control systems – the brain of smart grids – which use this…

Energy storage devices store and release electricity electrochemically, offering high power, long lifecycle charge-discharge cycles, round trip efficiency, safety features and competitive cost benefits. Used strategically, batteries can help balance electricity supply and demand. For instance, in Texas a 4 MW sodium-sulfur battery provides rapid back-up for wind capacity while northwest Australia utilizes a pumped…

Urban mobility has become an essential element in creating sustainable and competitive cities, helping combat climate change, reduce road safety accidents, enhance public health and quality of life for its inhabitants. Travel patterns have evolved and continue to change rapidly, and new forms of mobility are now emerging that make city traffic safer, while increasing…

Zoning regulations are essential knowledge for anyone engaged in property development, ownership or investment. Zoning regulates the size, density and location of structures within an area to keep incompatible land uses separate. Residential zoning laws regulate construction setbacks, building heights and whether residents can operate home businesses or keep livestock. Industrial zoning laws control manufacturing…

Although Earth covers an area of 57,308,738 square miles, only a portion can support human settlement. Land use planning is the practice by which a government entity oversees development by restricting what can be built where. The City undertakes strategic planning without formal links between this process and ULURP review process – an issue for…

Community engagement involves cultivating relationships between stakeholders of a community so they feel informed, consulted and empowered. It employs various tools and strategies but puts trust as its cornerstone to long-term success. Transparency is one of the key tenets of an effective initiative and encompasses providing accurate information about goals, timelines, potential impacts and open…

Digital governance is the framework by which governments implement their digital strategies, providing policies for collaboration and communication as well as transparency, monitoring risks and ensuring alignment with broader governance policies. Governance in the digital era requires responding to new regulatory and policy responsibilities as well as increased citizen and stakeholder expectations. Achieve successful governance…