The Rise In Demand For Cooling Sparks Interest In More Energy Efficient Air Conditioners
Transaera is using Nobel prize winning technology to manufacture commercial rooftop heating and cooling equipment that dehumidifies.
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3 Startups Join New IN2 Cohort Advancing Reliability in Built Environment
This Year’s Startups Are Focused on Energy Efficiency and Reliability in Buildings Efficient buildings are the focus of this year’s Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) cohort. The $55 million energy technology program—funded by Wells Fargo & Company and coadministered by NREL—welcomed three startups to its next cohort in the Emerging Tech … [continued]
ChatGPT generated image of Masdar City’s streetscape where district cooling and architectural design reduce heat stress in one of the hottest regions on Earth
Underground Heat, Urban Cool: The Physics & Promise of Geothermal Cooling
Cooling in the Persian Gulf is one of the hardest energy challenges anywhere on the planet. Air conditioning is not a luxury in the United Arab Emirates but a necessity, and it consumes as much as 70% of the country’s electricity. That reality has made Masdar City, the experimental urban … [continued]
Super-Efficient Air Conditioning Technology Slashes Energy Costs
As the Earth gets hotter, the demand for air conditioning will grow exponentially, which will make the Earth hotter still. RMI has a solution.
Morgan Stanley Sees Big Profits For A/C Manufacturers, Thanks To Global Heating
Morgan Stanley is positively giddy about the future prospects for the value of air conditioning companies thanks to a hotter planet.
What Are Heat Pump Air Conditioners?
The world recently experienced its hottest month on record. And with climate change fueling increasingly routine heat waves across the map, leaving a worrisome trail of health emergencies and deaths, keeping cool is a matter of health and safety like never before. Shoppers considering buying a new air conditioner—whether that’s … [continued]
How To Prepare Your Home For Summer Heat Waves
From covering windows and planting trees, to upgrading your air conditioning system—PNNL scientists offer tips to keep your home cool in extreme heat.
Cooling Commercial Buildings 6× More Energy-Intensive In Hot Climates Than Cold
The energy intensity for cooling commercial buildings in the United States depends on the climate the building is located in. Energy intensity in buildings is the energy consumed per square foot of floorspace. U.S. commercial buildings in hot or very hot climates, which are primarily in the southernmost parts of … [continued]
Desiccants Allow Air Conditioners To Work Smarter, Not Harder
New companies are exploring ways to cool homes and businesses more efficiently by using desiccants in the process.
The Search For More Efficient Air Conditioning Technology (With Video)
Advances in air conditioning are happening as we speak, as people search for ways to stay cool without spending a lot for electricity.
