Digital Energy Net

Green buildings are constructed with sustainability in mind. To do so, they implement sustainable practices during both their construction and operating phases. Green buildings prioritize ventilation systems that bring fresh outdoor air in while limiting products with high emissions of volatile organic compounds; such practices significantly enhance indoor environmental quality, leading to enhanced health and…

Mixed-use development refers to any project that includes multiple land uses within its scope – this could range from retail shops with apartments above them, all the way through to comprehensive urban village complexes. Mixing uses can be an excellent way to build social connections, advance environmental sustainability and foster economic development. Unfortunately, however, implementation…

TOD refers to the practice of designing communities around high quality transit systems, with an aim of encouraging compact city growth that relies less on automobiles and sprawl. TOD helps lower living costs for residents while creating more customers for businesses in their community. TOD principles remain as relevant today as ever in major cities…

Sustainable urban infrastructure is an evolving concept with multiple dimensions that extends far beyond engineering facilities and utilities. It encompasses local governance as well as economic growth, climate change mitigation, and waste disposal issues that arise within municipalities. Maintaining sustainable city resources is integral to living a healthy life. This involves making sure road networks…

Energy efficiency is a cornerstone of global energy strategy to reduce fossil fuel usage and emissions, so accelerating progress towards energy efficiency goals is integral in reaching that objective. Consumers can lead the charge in driving change by informing product design decisions and purchasing energy-efficient technologies. Meanwhile, governments can support consumers by setting energy efficiency…

Sustainable development (SD) refers to people living prosperous and harmonious lives while being in tune with nature, without poverty, hunger or inequality. SD requires humans and the planet coming together in an agreement that reduces harmful emissions and decreases pollution levels. Brundtland Commission Report (1987) defined sustainable development (SD) as development that meets current generations’…

Smart grids utilize computer, electronic and telecommunication technologies to regulate the flow of electricity. Their goal is to minimize power outages for both utilities and consumers while simultaneously lowering operational costs. Renewable energy technologies enable better integration, while prosumers become both producers and consumers of electricity. Real-time data collection Smart grids utilize real-time data collection…

Smart cities use technology to transform environmental, social, and financial aspects of urban living for residents while driving economic growth. Cities around the country are adopting smart city technology into their infrastructure and services, including monitoring systems that track everything from parking spots to air pollution levels. Real-time data Smart city success relies on digital…

Urban mobility is a cornerstone of city living, providing people with convenient means of movement around our cities and to surrounding communities. High-quality mobility services support our economy while cultivating an enjoyable living experience for residents. Successful urban mobility transformation involves taking a comprehensive approach. City officials should make sure any reduction in private transport…

Energy storage devices range from capacitors that store a few Watts for seconds up to grid-scale systems that store several TeraWatt Hours, and they are commonly employed to mitigate intermittency and variability of renewable energies, as well as providing ancillary services. Large-scale technologies include pumped storage and newer concepts such as power-to-gas. Household battery storage…