It’s Happening: See-Through Solar Windows Kick Fossil Energy To The Curb
The see-through solar field is poised for widespread adoption, as indicated by an array of more than 200 sleek, black solar windows to be installed at a building in Australia.
Energy Efficiency
Miniature Wireless Energy Transfer Device Will Make Electrochromatic Windows Happen
A miniaturized 24 GHz transmitter is at the heart of a new wireless energy transfer system for energy-saving electrochromatic window technology.
California Climate & Energy Update
California is making strides in reducing emissions while the economy continues to grow. Check out some of the state’s recent wins! California continues to charge forward with significant climate wins: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) just released a report showing that California’s emissions continue to fall — a 20% reduction … [continued]
Earthshot Prize Finalists: Protecting Oceans, Monitoring Biodiversity, Providing Refrigeration, & More
The 15 finalists for the Earthshot Prize, an annual award from an organization led by the UK’s Prince William that recognizes emerging solutions to the environmental crisis, were celebrated on Tuesday at Climate Week NYC. The $1.3 million Earthshot Prize panel searches the globe for innovations that will help repair … [continued]
American Climate Corps Has Already Put 15,000 Young Americans to Work
During Climate Week, Biden-Harris Administration Announces Continued Progress on the American Climate Corps Environmental Protection Agency and AmeriCorps Announce a New Environmental Justice Climate Corps; the Department of Housing and Urban Development Joins the Interagency American Climate Corps Initiative Since taking office, President Biden has delivered on the most ambitious climate, … [continued]
$17 Million to 23 State & Local Governments for Clean Energy
Grants From the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Fund Clean Energy Infrastructure Projects in Communities Ranging from Energy Audits and Studies to EV chargers and Solar-Plus-Storage WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced its latest round of award recipients … [continued]
How To Design Great Houses That Protect Against Severe Weather Events
Check out the latest Green Builder Media demonstration house, the VISION House Austin — a climate-responsive, carbon-neutral, beautiful powerhouse. “The climate is changing. We must design accordingly,” warns Green Builder Media CEO Sara Gutterman. “The latest project in Green Builder Media’s VISION House demonstration project series, the VISION House Austin, … [continued]
Soaring Sales for Heat Pump Water Heaters in 2023. Let the Party Begin!
Heat pump water heater sales saw their largest increase ever in 2023, according to the latest data released by ENERGY STAR. Shipments of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) grew 35% last year to 190,000 units, their largest numerical increase (50,000 units) in history. This trend of accelerating shipment growth is … [continued]
10+ Years of Family Clean Energy Actions
I was a research scientist at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center for 30 years. I retired in 2005. While I was at NASA, I had ample time to see the evidence of global warming. With satellite imagery, we observed a nearly ice-free Arctic Ocean in the summer for the … [continued]
A Typical EV Is ~90% Efficient, Compared To 30% For A Gas Vehicle, & More…
A typical EV is 87% to 91% efficient (after accounting for regenerative braking), compared to approximately 30% for a normal gasoline vehicle, depending on the drive cycle. That is something to consider every time you buy or rent an automobile. For the second time in its 179-year history, Scientific American … [continued]
