Digital Energy Net

Climate change mitigation entails reducing greenhouse gas emissions by either decreasing their sources or increasing sinks for these emissions. Regenerative agricultural practices and energy efficiency measures also play a role. A recent report states that world leaders must intensify efforts to prevent catastrophic climate breakdown and safeguard people’s health, including reevaluating our global food systems…

Green buildings take advantage of natural forces to reduce technology usage and enhance occupant comfort. For instance, architectural designs that optimize windflow to ventilate buildings or use sunlight instead of electric lighting provide greater environmental sustainability and comfort to occupants. They also prioritize materials with high recycled content and use renewable resources, helping reduce carbon…

Mixed-use development integrates various property types into walkable neighborhoods for maximum impact, such as retail shops, offices, restaurants and more. Establish local goals for mixed-use development that meet community needs, such as improved business viability and accessibility of destinations. Evaluate how mixed-use development could be implemented using existing ordinances, plans, or design guidelines. Residential and…

Sustainable urban infrastructure policies seek to design, deploy and manage urban infrastructure systems in such a way as to promote ecological integrity, social equity and economic viability. This policy area is constantly adapting and changing as factors such as technological innovations and shifting societal priorities alter its scope. Decentralized infrastructure gives communities greater control of…

TOD efforts can be complex, and require collaboration among multiple partners with different worldviews and interests. Effective TOD involves strategies designed to preserve affordable housing stock while safeguarding residents against rising costs or displacement; connect communities to jobs or opportunities; and more. This page provides local governments with access to useful TOD resources and highlights…

Sustainable development (SD) encompasses 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It seeks to ensure both social advancement and environmental preservation within Earth’s capacity for life support. To achieve SD, there must be a balance between human needs and available resources, along with tolerance and social cohesion as key priorities. Sustainable development is the process of achieving…

Energy efficiency refers to using less energy for similar or better results while still producing the same or greater outcomes, thus reducing both environmental impacts and financial costs. Energy efficiency can provide relief to households that spend too much on electricity bills – those spending a larger proportion of their income on power – by…

Modernizing the grid with smart technologies provides utilities and consumers alike with multiple advantages, including internal modernization which reduces energy costs and peaks, allows for better utilization of renewables such as PV panels or EV integration, and increases overall system efficiency. Smart grids also facilitate renewable energy integration as more countries commit to decarbonization and…

As smart technology progresses, cities can use it to become more efficient and sustainable. Cities can monitor infrastructure while collecting real-time data about traffic congestion, air quality issues, public transit needs and much more. New York City is making use of smart sensors in key locations across the city to collect information and develop digital…

Energy storage is a key technology that will enable us to reach our clean energy goals. There are various forms of storage solutions, including batteries, thermal, and mechanical. Grid-scale storage technologies can quickly balance supply and demand in seconds, provide power quality and reliability, and assist with grid stability. While battery storage remains the most…