Digital Energy Net

Land use plans are essential components of any community. By helping promote economic development and protect natural resources, as well as prevent sprawling and other problems which threaten its future development, they play a critical role. Even as sustainable rural systems become more important, few studies have addressed them thoroughly. This study seeks to fill…

Community engagement is a strategy designed to give communities an active part in decisions that affect them, through various strategies and tools. For maximum effect, community engagement must take place gradually over time. Transparency and an openness to criticism are also required for success in network analysis, including SNA metrics like centrality or betweenness which…

Digital governance can help public organisations earn public trust with the way they collect, store and use data. A solid framework and leadership can also ensure they remain responsive and flexible enough to change with changing market conditions. Implementation is just the first step; enforcement and risk monitoring must also take place consistently and continuously.…

Carbon capture and storage (CCUS) is an expensive yet vital technology that helps bring down power prices. Renewable technologies are quickly progressing but reaching net zero would be much harder without CCUS technology. CO2 captured is compressed and delivered via pipelines or ships directly to storage sites, including depleted oil and gas reservoirs or deep…

Electric vehicles (EVs) offer several advantages over gasoline-powered cars: lower noise levels, no harmful emissions and reduced fuel costs; yet range anxiety and the high initial investment can often prevent prospective EV buyers from making a purchase decision. Now more than ever before there is an impressive variety of electric vehicles to choose from that…

Climate change mitigation refers to practices designed to prevent, limit, reduce or postpone environmental changes caused by greenhouse gas emissions and related activities; such as activities which increase natural carbon sinks. Stopping climate change requires plugging the leaks, which means limiting our use of fossil fuels and investing in renewables; protecting forests that act as…

Policies govern decisions regarding energy production and consumption. They may address matters such as decarbonization, system reliability, resource diversification, technology export potential, economic costs or electricity access. Americans continue to express a preference for prioritizing renewable energy over fossil fuel expansion; however, partisan differences exist about how best to promote this shift. Renewable Energy Renewable…

Green buildings are designed to conserve energy and resources, leading to lower operating costs, less environmental impact and improved occupant efficiency. Water-conserving fixtures such as toilets and faucets help reduce building water consumption without compromising performance, while greywater recycling systems decrease dependence on municipal sources while alleviating strain on sewage treatment plants. 1. Energy Efficiency…

Development around high-quality public transit creates vibrant communities. Concentrating housing and jobs near public transport helps reduce commuting distances, make public transport financially sustainable, and stimulate economic activity. Equitable TOD can be achieved using various strategies, including setting explicit affordable housing goals and requirements, engaging the community, and offering discounted land for affordable development projects…

Sustainable urban infrastructure refers to an integrated approach for planning, designing and building resilient cities and communities. It focuses on quality growth while mitigating risks such as greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, sustainable infrastructure works toward conserving natural resources. Utilizing circularity practices – such as decreasing impervious surfaces and providing plentiful, accessible green space; expanding public…