Digital Energy Net

In 2015, world leaders took an historic step by agreeing on seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Also known as domains or dimensions for sustainability development. these SDGs form the cornerstone of sustainable development. Midway to 2030’s deadline, rapid climate change, an economy in recession and on-going conflicts have severely limited progress towards SDG achievement. Definition…

Smart cities use data-driven analysis and optimization of various aspects of their infrastructure to enhance efficiency and sustainability, thus improving lives of residents while spurring economic development. Pittsburgh uses sensors throughout its city to collect data for optimal traffic flow, sending information directly back to a central location for analysis and interpretation. Energy Smart cities…

Modernizing the grid with smart technology can enhance reliability, efficiency, resilience and renewable integration while simultaneously decreasing power outages and speeding service restoration times. Sensors equipped with sophisticated algorithms capable of tracking power flows and equipment performance can quickly identify problems at all levels of a system, communicating real time to their respective utilities and…

Energy storage enables America’s abundant domestic renewable energy resources to come together into an efficient power grid that’s reliable, cost-effective and built for the future. Storage technology can be found throughout the electricity grid, including transmission networks and distribution networks (where electricity is delivered directly to homes and businesses), generators co-located with solar or wind…

Urban mobility refers to the movement of both people and goods within cities using transportation systems, whether for work purposes, leisure pursuits, accessing services or home deliveries. It encompasses individual movements related to work, leisure or services accessed as well as distribution movements allowing home deliveries. Contemporary approaches to sustainable mobility offer an abundance of…

Land use planning is a multidimensional practice which seeks to balance economic, social and environmental considerations. It entails using land to meet specific goals such as increasing productivity or decreasing ecological degradation. Commercial land is ideal for use as retail stores, warehouses and other business facilities. Transportation land includes roads, airports and train stations while…

Zoning regulations regulate what type of business, residence or industrial use a piece of property can have. They can restrict noise levels, improve residential views and block polluting factories from being constructed – helping cities and neighborhoods expand responsibly. New York City first implemented the first comprehensive zoning law in 1916. Today’s laws divide areas…

Community engagement involves creating intentional interactions between communities and public decision makers; it is an integral element of effective twenty-first century democracies. Provide various opportunities for community members to take part in engagement activities at times and locations that work for them, including making events accessible for people with disabilities, holding evening or weekend meetings,…

Digital governance refers to systems and policies designed to ensure technology, data, and information are used ethically, securely, and for public good. This covers everything from mitigating cyber security threats to aligning digital initiatives with broader governance policies. With increasing scrutiny on public-purpose organisations, digital governance is crucial in maintaining trust. This article will outline…

Carbon capture and storage (CCS), is one of the key tools we have available for combatting global warming. CCS involves collecting CO2 emissions from energy intensive processes before they enter the atmosphere, then injecting them underground for permanent storage. Renewable technologies such as wind and solar complement each other by continuing to produce low-carbon electricity…