Digital Energy Net

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…

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an essential technology to reduce fossil fuel-related CO2 emissions from entering the atmosphere. CCS works by collecting CO2 from point sources like power generation or industrial plants using fossil fuels such as cement or steel production facilities. Transported and permanently stored underground in geological formations like depleted oil and…

Electric vehicles use an electric motor to run without using fossil fuels; typically charging via plug-in cord. Range anxiety, or uncertainty over an electric vehicle’s driving range before needing a recharge, is often a deal breaker for potential buyers. Consumer Reports conducted extensive tests of multiple models and discovered their real world driving range often…

As with a leaky boat, the first step to combatting climate change is reducing emissions. UNDP’s mitigation projects range from developing new technologies and increasing energy efficiency measures, all the way through to switching over to renewable forms of electricity generation. Everybody plays an essential part, from individuals modifying their habits and purchasing greener products,…

Energy policy guides the use of energy sources and infrastructure, helping economies expand. Furthermore, it can protect people and the environment from harmful impacts associated with fossil fuel combustion. Countries design energy policies to suit their national interests. This may involve decarbonization, system reliability, resource diversification, technology export potential and electricity access as part of…

Green buildings use renewable energy sources, reduce waste disposal, and use sustainable materials while also prioritizing indoor environmental quality (IEQ). They aim to enhance occupant health and comfort. Prioritize recycled or sustainable materials as well as locally sourced goods to minimize your carbon footprint while supporting local economies. Also look for products with low volatile…