Digital Energy Net

TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) encourages compact urban development by clustering housing, services and jobs near public transit stations. This strategy has proven highly successful in cities like Copenhagen and Singapore in making urban life more livable, productive, and sustainable. WSP has extensive experience supporting equity TOD (eTOD) projects nationwide, including many in Washington State. We offer…

Urban infrastructure refers to an interdependent system of engineered facilities and utilities designed to promote economic growth, environmental sustainability and quality of life in a city or urban region. This can range from water supply systems and energy grids to transportation and waste disposal networks. Cities are adopting numerous solutions to reduce their environmental footprints,…

Energy efficiency goes beyond cutting your electric bill costs; it also demonstrates to both customers and employees that your company cares for the environment. Energy efficiency improvements have helped maintain relatively stable American energy consumption since 2000, even during an economic expansion that increased energy demands substantially. They also reduce pollution while relieving strain on…

Sustainable development refers to creating an equitable society while safeguarding the environment, such as by reducing emissions, pollutant reduction and protecting biodiversity. Sustainability requires efforts from all duty-bearers. It entails sustainable consumption patterns and circular economies that promote poverty reduction and equality. Ecological sustainability Ecological sustainability refers to the capacity of ecosystems to function on…

Smart grids are electricity networks that employ digital technologies to monitor and control energy flows efficiently, sustainably and flexibly – providing greater efficiencies, sustainability and flexibility than conventional networks while helping consumers reduce energy costs and promoting greater renewable integration. Sociotechnical imagination has contributed to the creation of smart grid visions that focus on energy…

Imagine a city in which every drop of water is carefully tracked, communication flows freely through intelligent infrastructure, and sustainability is not simply an ideal but an actuality – this is what the smart city entails. Smart cities utilize digital technologies to expand or create new city services. This includes improving energy efficiency and sustainability,…

Urban mobility is integral to both social and economic wellbeing of cities; yet it also represents one of the key sources of environmental impacts. The widespread adoption of automobiles has disrupted urban travel patterns and residential locations, leading to reduced public transit ridership and leading to new trends in urban mobility that aim to address…

Energy storage is an integral component of increasing renewable energy sources and supporting net-zero goals. It serves multiple important roles, including reducing end user demand charges associated with utility services, frequency regulation, and damping energy oscillations. Lithium batteries dominate the small-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) market due to cost reductions and an established supply…

Zoning regulations vary by region, but can cover everything from how many parking spaces must accompany new residential developments to landscaping requirements for a development to which type of landscaping should be included in a design plan. They have the potential to have a dramatic impact on our lives. Overly restrictive zoning laws can segregate…

Land use planning is an essential process that involves examining land and making preparations for future development. Land use planning also ensures that communities have various housing options available while simultaneously helping reduce environmental impact. Land use planning can be undertaken at a local, town, or city level and requires engaging the local community for…