Digital Energy Net

Zoning regulations dictate how property can be used. Municipalities typically divide land into residential, commercial and industrial zones. These zones regulate factors like size, density and location. Size refers to how much floor area ratio a building covers (FAR). Residential neighborhoods typically consist of homes with FARs between 1-10, as well as park-like spaces and…

Land use planning is an expansive and multifaceted endeavor that encompasses creating regulations to determine what can be constructed on each piece of land, with an eye toward both meeting people’s needs while protecting the environment. Considerations when planning for mixed residential-commercial uses include mixing residential uses with commercial ones, providing multiple housing options and…

Digital governance refers to the policies and practices that support an organization’s digital strategy. While its importance should not be overlooked, many businesses fail to systematically consider their digital processes before setting them in place; as a result, growth and change become harder to achieve. Someone should “own” each aspect of a digital governance framework…

Community engagement is the act of forging and maintaining mutually-beneficial partnerships that benefit both sides. To be effective at it, community engagement requires open communication, flexibility and an unwavering dedication to your local area. Effective engagement requires time and effort from an organization in order to reach all types of people. In order for it…

Electric vehicles help mitigate air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, protecting people and the planet for years to come.[3] Electric vehicles (EVs) can be charged at home, work and public charging stations. Full charges allow most EV drivers to drive over 300 miles a day; by adding more public charging points, more opportunities for charging…

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) allows fossil fuel plants to significantly lower their climate impacts by employing this technology alongside natural carbon sinks like forests and wetlands to mitigate climate change. Once captured, CO2 is stored permanently within deep geological formations such as oil and gas reservoirs, coal beds or saline aquifers. Capturing CO2 Carbon…

Energy policy serves as our guide towards a more sustainable future, shaping choices about sources, efficiency, infrastructure, pricing and environmental regulations to reduce impact and promote equitable access. Focus federal energy R&D funding on conceptual and laboratory research. Prevent loan guarantees, production tax credits, renewable portfolio standards or government/industry partnerships which seek to force premature…

The global community is taking measures to mitigate climate change by decreasing carbon emissions and optimizing energy use efficiency. These include adopting renewable sources of energy, shifting our food systems to decrease deforestation and strengthening natural sinks. Mitigation efforts can deliver multiple health-related co-benefits – from reduced air pollution and fatal car crashes, to healthier…

Integrated mixed-use buildings provide communities with a solution for dealing with monofunctional urban landscapes, complex zoning regulations and increased mobility needs by offering multiple residential, retail, office, community and entertainment spaces in close proximity. They serve as an ideal option when it comes to providing housing alternatives that satisfy multiple functionalities in one building. Local…

Green buildings are designed and constructed to conserve precious natural resources, reduce energy use, and enhance indoor environmental quality. This overview offers beginner answers such as “What is a green building?”. Green buildings are designed with several key considerations in mind: energy use, water consumption, material selection and indoor air quality. Energy Efficiency Pro: Green…