Digital Energy Net

Energy storage aims to balance electricity supply and demand at various time scales (second-by-second), improving grid quality by minimizing power surges and sags. It may be deployed anywhere along the transmission and distribution networks or co-located with wind or solar generators – including residential, commercial and community level microgrids. Convergent’s PEAK IQ analytics help to…

Urban mobility refers to how citizens move within and between cities, with its primary aim being providing sustainable, efficient, inclusive and safe transport systems for its inhabitants. Implementing quality public transportation systems helps decrease dependence on automobiles and reduce traffic fatality rates while helping bridge urban services gaps between rich and poor locations. Definition Urban…

Zoning regulations are laws that regulate how land is utilized within a municipality. Zoning helps maintain property values while also protecting against incompatible uses for it. Regulators promote affordable housing and climate change resilience while safeguarding natural and historical resources. They include restrictions on restarting or expanding nonconforming use, amortization strategies and other strategies designed…

Land use planning refers to the strategic arrangement of various land uses so as to meet the needs of both residents and businesses, taking into account natural resources, market forces and neighborhood attitudes and concerns. Before making any significant changes, it is vital that representatives from those most impacted by a proposed land-use plan reach…

Digital governance involves overseeing multiple aspects related to data protection and public transparency, making its adoption essential for creating a sustainable economy. GGI’s board development workshops can teach boards fundamental best practices in digital governance. The interactive service model can be an effective means of increasing transparency and citizen participation, but misused can create divisiveness…

Community engagement involves forging relationships and making sure the voices of residents in your community are heard, while upholding transparency and inclusion principles. This approach can help you identify issues and solutions that are both more intelligent and widespread in support, making your policies more effective overall. Collaboration Collaboration is one of the hallmarks of…

Carbon capture and storage (CCS), commonly referred to as geologic carbon sequestration, involves extracting CO2 released into the atmosphere by power plants or industrial facilities and depositing it underground for long-term storage or conversion into products like concrete and chemicals. CCS technologies typically involve injecting CO2 into depleted oil fields or saline aquifers; other uses…

Electric vehicles offer an effective sustainable alternative to gas-powered cars, saving both money and the planet due to their reduced operating costs and convenient recharging options. Electric vehicles produce no tailpipe emissions and are quieter than their traditional counterparts, as well as helping reduce air pollution near rural homes and businesses, ultimately improving local health.…

Energy policy encompasses all decisions pertaining to energy – from air pollution and electricity standards, pipeline construction and more – made by governments that govern this sector of the economy. Energy policies often consist of regulations, subsidies, mandates or incentives designed to support transitioning towards electric vehicles or renewable sources of power. Stop demonizing fossil…

Climate change mitigation refers to efforts taken to lower greenhouse gas emissions, both through preventing future releases as well as by extracting existing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Research should focus on developing technologies for cost-effective energy end use efficiency and low carbon energy supplies. Furthermore, additional work needs to be done on modeling and…