Digital Energy Net

Cities play an invaluable role in supporting environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Policymakers responsible for smart-city initiatives must place research at the core of their vision, studying community perspectives and considering both intended and unintended repercussions of technologies. Through our Smart Cities Marketplace we facilitate collaboration by hosting online discussion fora. Infrastructure City residents can…

Smart grids are revolutionizing electricity systems by making power production more cost-efficient and sustainable. Utilizing various technologies, smart grids offer numerous benefits to both consumers and utilities alike. Advanced metering infrastructure offers real-time information to consumers and utilities to allow for an analysis of energy use and make appropriate changes, while optimizing distribution networks and…

Urban mobility is critical to our lives as individuals and communities alike, yet is also one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, noise pollution and congestion in cities worldwide. Cities offer cities an exceptional opportunity to improve the sustainability and liveability of urban mobility by developing infrastructure that supports active transport, reduces car…

Energy storage enables instantaneous balancing between supply and demand for reliable grid operation at reduced costs. Energy storage systems come in various sizes and durations. While batteries remain the go-to choice for energy storage solutions, other alternatives include flow batteries and thermal systems like molten salt or ice storage. Reliability Energy storage allows companies and…

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…