Cogeneration involves the recovery of otherwise-wasted thermal energy to produce useful thermal energy or electricity. Off-grid neighborhoods, small towns and businesses can harness a combination of renewable energy, household composting, wastewater management agricultural and industrial waste-to-resource systems to generate surplus energy that enable self-reliant and resilient neighborhoods.
Microgrids-as-a-Service: A New Approach to Resiliency Efficiency and Sustainability
Volt Logistics develops, deploys, markets and manages tools that improve energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, enact water quality and conservation measures in commercial and residential properties with a specific focus on main streets and historic districts in small towns and rural communities. These efforts are conducted in collaboration with established local businesses, technology, equipment and service suppliers.
tools for improving energy efficiency in buildings
Buildings are increasingly technologically sophisticated; however, a transactive approach and platform to coordinate energy systems allowing building owners and grid service providers to participate in a shared energy economy that efficiently utilizes and conserves resources, as well as deliver energy-efficiency services, has yet to be attained.
homes and commercial buildings account for 40 percent of total primary energy consumption
Neighborhood Planning & Development Sustainability and Local Transport Located between the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Portland is at the northern end of the Willamette Valley and river which flows through the city and links with the Columbia River. The citizens and their local government are notable for: land-use planning, local transport, environment conscious policies,… Continue reading Portland Oregon
film graphic design music photography writing architecture Impressionism Pointillism, Avant-Garde movements and Pop Art can all contribute to how we envision and consume food through books, articles and documents from museums, public and private institutions, collectors and artists. the rituals and symbols of food featured in the arts over time A Journey where works of art, drawings and architectural… Continue reading Food and Art
best practices for a sustainable development Food Security development and sharing with knowledge networks is comprised of experts, scientists, researchers and technicians that address core topics to share and transfer knowledge on global food security, as well as identifying sustainable development policies and programs. Food Knowledge activities are divided into five main themes for research and innovation: sustainable management of natural resources; improvement in… Continue reading Food Technology and Biodiversity
Travel and Education Experiences Discover the rich historic heritage and the sustainability of the Potomac River Valley, Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, Maryland, Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. Professional Enrichment Itineraries the Potomac Region is home to great local, state and national institutions and a highly trained workforce in government, the private and nonprofit sectors… Continue reading Knowledge Tourism in the Potomac River Valley
Cradle of Civilization the Mediterranean Sea connects Europe, Africa and Asia. Food traditions have played a vital role in helping to preserve the uniqueness of this area and local resources such as wheat, olives and grapes. Here, a meal is both the act of eating food and an essential aspect of social and cultural life. The Mediterranean diet implies taking the time to enjoy a meal around the table with several convivial rituals that have survived for generations still practiced today. Mediterranean people spend more time preparing and tasting their meals than anyone else. With a healthy diet that ensures the preservation of agricultural biodiversity,
baseline energy and water consumption benchmark performance and best practices Energy Efficiency is the least expensive solution for simultaneously saving energy, money and creating jobs, lower utility bills, contribute to cleaner air and the protection of human health. Small businesses play a key role in in the national energy economy, as over half the population works… Continue reading Energy Efficiency Water Conservation and Waste Management
Innovative Solutions for Your Home Neighborhood and Business Urban Flooding many small towns across the country lose drinking water because of aging pipes, in addition, asphalt and concrete prevent rainwater from soaking into the ground. The solution to inadequate storm water and drinking water management: green infrastructure like rain gardens and bios wales. Aging Pipes and… Continue reading Managing Water Resources in Resilient Communities
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