Digital Energy Net

Smart cities rely on technology to solve complex urban issues like air pollution, congestion and crime. Their data-driven services streamline city services while cutting costs for citizens and businesses alike. City planners should prioritize community involvement when devising initiatives, to ensure they address residents’ needs. One effective method would be hosting town hall meetings or…

Urban mobility is an integral element in shaping the urban form – the physical imprint defined by roads, transport systems, spaces and buildings – of cities. Urban movements include personal travel for leisure purposes as well as distribution of goods and services (including home delivery from online retailers) or freight transportation for industrial purposes. Current…

Energy storage technology brings economic, reliability and environmental advantages to an electric power grid. Such storage technologies include pumped hydro storage, batteries (lithium-ion and flow), compressed air systems, flywheels and hydrogen storage tanks. Home and commercial electricity consumers alike can install an energy storage system (ESS) to help reduce demand charges and avoid utility peak…

Zoning regulations dictate how a piece of property may be utilized within its municipality. They cover issues like size, height and density restrictions for buildings. Municipalities create residential, commercial and industrial zones to promote economic development while controlling traffic flows, providing living space and protecting resources. Furthermore, they establish rules regarding how close buildings may…

Land use planning involves the strategic arrangement of various land uses in an orderly and compatible fashion that creates desirable living, working, and leisure environments. Furthermore, land use planning includes protecting open spaces, cultural resources and natural areas as part of its mission. Equity refers to fairness and balance when accessing environmental resources, bearing burdens,…

Digital Governance plays a crucial role in enabling digital transformations to meet company objectives and create long-term value for stakeholders, while also ensuring digital efforts remain aligned with company culture and strategy. Set and enforce strong cybersecurity protocols and make sure they are consistently implemented. Instead of email or file sharing services, choose secure collaborative…

Community engagement refers to the practice of working collaboratively with groups associated by geography, special interest or similar situations to identify and address issues affecting them. Typically it requires partnerships or coalitions between community-based groups, advocacy organizations, philanthropy/funding agencies, care systems/hospitals as well as care services/hospitals in order to be successful. Effective community engagement demands…

Opting for an electric vehicle has many benefits, from reduced air pollution and oil consumption, to lower costs of ownership. Furthermore, they’re much more energy-efficient than their traditional counterparts, converting over 77% of electrical energy directly into driving force for your wheels. Luxury electric cars boast cutting-edge features and impressive performance capabilities, such as those…

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology can significantly lower emissions of CO2, an environmental warming gas. CCS systems can capture CO2 emitted by fossil-fueled power plants, cement/steel facilities and natural sources like decomposing vegetation – not to mention remove historical atmospheric CO2. CO2 captured during capture is compressed to liquid-like state before being transported via…

Climate change mitigation seeks to decrease emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases while strengthening carbon sinks that remove them from the atmosphere. Programs supporting energy efficiency, renewable energies and vehicles with more environmentally-friendly designs are included as components of climate change mitigation strategies. These efforts can range from global to local scale and include tasks like…