Digital Energy Net

Zoning regulations are laws that govern how land is utilized. These restrictions help organize communities and preserve property values. These regulations typically govern size and location (setbacks, lot coverage and density) as well as design features like building height requirements. Protective covenants also serve to keep unsuitable land uses such as factories from disrupting residential…

Land use planning seeks to ensure ordered and reasonable development as the value of land increases, with restrictions placed in order to guarantee sustainability. High-quality data can produce maps that depict an area’s capacity to support different land uses, which then becomes part of the rezoning process and is used to identify and prioritize projects.…

Community engagement means providing opportunities for participation in decision-making processes that affect them, while taking their ideas and feedback seriously. Informing public participation ensures they stay abreast of urban planning developments and decisions, and helps build relationships and trust with those within the community. Multiple methods exist for encouraging informed participation such as public forums…

Digital governance is an integral component of organisational strategy and culture. High-performing organisations invest in hardware, software and training related to digital governance to ensure IT systems and data are managed according to organisational values, goals, and mandates. Digital governance refers to the establishment and application of shared principles, norms, rules and decision-making procedures related…

Electric vehicles offer numerous advantages to consumers and their families. These benefits include cheaper refuel costs, quieter operations, and reduced air pollution around rural homes and businesses. Electric vehicle (EV) drivers help reduce greenhouse gas emissions when their electricity comes from renewable sources, and help contribute to off-peak energy demand and utility rates for all…

Carbon capture and storage (CCUS) involves extracting CO2 from large point sources like fossil fuel power plants or industrial facilities and injecting it permanently into deep geological formations like depleted oil and gas reservoirs or saline aquifers. Captured carbon dioxide must first be refined using a liquid solvent such as amine to achieve near-pure purity…

Energy policy influences decisions related to the production and use of energy. Institutions ranging from local governments to international trade organizations utilize tools like building energy codes and tax credits as instruments of influence on these decisions. Government energy technology programs should be revised to focus on conceptual and technical research, with cuts being made…

Climate change mitigation refers to measures we can take to limit future warming, such as cutting emissions or increasing activities that remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Everyone plays an essential part in helping mitigate climate change. We can reduce our carbon footprint by switching to renewable energy; cutting car usage; and disposing of waste…

Integrating diverse functions within one project creates vibrant communities that support sustainable lifestyles. People can work, shop, socialize and live all in the same area without long commutes between activities. Mixed-use developments foster a sense of community engagement through their vibrant streets and public spaces, but implementation may present regulatory and financial obstacles. Attracting a…

Green buildings provide multiple economic advantages for different stakeholders. Their energy efficiency, waste reduction and lower operation costs provide savings while their increased occupant health and comfort may even boost productivity. Sustainable site planning techniques such as collecting and treating rainwater on-site instead of sending it offsite through storm drains reduce pollution in natural waterways…