Heat Pump Mania Is Sweeping The World
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:30:42 +0000
Heat pump installations are booming all around the world as people and businesses fight the rising cost of heating.
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Breaking Barriers to Home Electrification Through the EAS-E Prize
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2023 14:59:08 +0000
Apply for EAS-E Prize Phase 1 by March 8 To Compete for $2.4 Million in Prizes and Technical Assistance To Accelerate Fast, Easy, and Scalable Home Electrification Solutions
We Spend $850 a Year on Clean Energy for Our Home & Car (One Fifth the National Average)
Credit to Author: Naomi Cole & Joe Wachunas| Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2023 14:00:13 +0000
The great unsung news about decarbonization is how much money we all stand to save when we power our homes and transportation with clean and efficient electricity. The five people in our household (our family of 4 plus 1 renter in an Accessory Dwelling Unit on our property) offer a powerful example. We spend $850 […]
Perovskite-Based Thermochromic Windows Reduce Energy Load & Carbon Emission in Buildings
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2023 04:40:48 +0000
NREL Calculates and Fabricates Perovskite-Based Technology With Ideal Transition Temperatures for Building Energy Savings The use of thermochromic windows in office buildings improves energy efficiency across all climate zones in the United States by modulating the temperature inside, leading to a massive savings, according to a research effort led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s […]
Heat Pump Wars In Maine
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:05:57 +0000
Oil and propane dealers in Maine are mounting a disinformation campaign designed to scare people who are considering installing a heat pump.
New Survey Reveals That Two-Thirds Of Renters Want Green & Energy Efficient Homes
Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:11:12 +0000
A survey of some 2000 renters in the US reveals that one of the key criteria for two-thirds of them when choosing a place to rent was the inclusion of “green practices” in the building, with 40% of them saying that they wouldn’t rent a property that doesn’t have green practices. MRI Software, a provider […]
Plan Now For Home Efficiency Federal Rebate Programs
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:05:44 +0000
Federal rebate programs offer significant financial incentives to people who replace fossil fuel powered appliances.
Greener School Playgrounds Are An Overlooked Climate Solution
Credit to Author: Nexus Media| Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:05:49 +0000
Across the country, cities are transforming asphalt schoolyards into spongy, shady community centers. The new schoolyard at PS 184M Shuang Wen, a grade school in Manhattan’s Chinatown, features new play equipment, a yoga circle, a stage and basketball and tennis courts. It also has a porous turf field that can capture an estimated 1.3 million […]
The Black & White Building In London Showcases Wood Construction Techniques
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:48:21 +0000
The Black & White building is the tallest wooden office building in London and features wood from sustainable forests.
With Concrete, Less Is More
Credit to Author: RMI| Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:48:31 +0000
Demand Changes Can Drive The Future Of Zero-Carbon Concrete As world leaders convene at the World Economic Forum’s annual conference in Davos to discuss global issues including climate change, they will spend the day surrounded by concrete. Houses, skyscrapers, roads, freeways, bridges, sidewalks, water systems, dams, and more rely on concrete for its unrivaled strength […]