Energy efficiency technologies that exist today or that are likely to be developed in the near future could save considerable money as well as energy, says a new report from the National Research Council. Fully adopting ...
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 9, 2009
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More than one-third of new commercial building space includes energy-saving features, but without training or an operator's manual many occupants are in the dark about how to use them.
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 2, 2014
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Two researchers affiliated with the Virginia Tech College of Engineering have published a paper which reports that hot water recirculating systems touted as "green," actually use both more energy and water than their standard ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 2, 2013
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Zero-energy districts are the only possible future for European cities, as costs associated with palliating the effects of climate change soar, but there are many challenges ahead
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 5, 2014
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Pioneering French physicists Marie and Pierre Curie have the curie, a unit of radioactivity, named after them. Renowned inventor Nikola Tesla is honored with the tesla, which measures a magnetic field. And now, the Rosenfeld, ...
Environment
Mar 9, 2010
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In recent years, several states have created or helped to fund specialized banks that lend money to homeowners and businesses for energy-saving and climate projects. Now, states have billions more reasons to establish such ...
Economics & Business
Jan 9, 2023
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Increasing public knowledge and understanding about energy issues is vital if improved energy-saving behaviours are to be encouraged among individuals and organisations, a study suggests.
Energy & Green Tech
May 22, 2015
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A well-insulated home with a high-efficiency air conditioner and programmable thermostat are only as effective as the person using it.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 8, 2016
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All homes built from 2022 onwards would be carbon neutral under a Labour government, according to a recent election pledge by the party. Labour has also promised to guarantee "warm homes for all", by retrofitting the UK's ...
Social Sciences
Nov 6, 2019
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Luminescent materials are increasingly starring in many aspects of our daily lives. They can be found in traffic lights, computer screens, smartphones and tablets, Euro banknotes, medical devices, and films for X-rays and ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 24, 2013
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