A Sustainable Alternative to Air Conditioning
Researchers set out to achieve passive cooling inside naturally conditioned buildings in hot, arid climates
Energy Efficiency
A New Hope For Concentrating Solar Power
Concentrating solar power systems are getting an energy efficiency makeover and a new job: producing solar fuels.
This 4-Burner Electric Induction Cooktop Is Less Than $300
If you’re interested in either weaning your home off of natural gas, or in upgrading your electric coil stovetop, an induction stove is the way to go. Induction stoves are more energy-efficient, safer, healthier to operate, have much more precise temperature control, heat up faster, and are easier to clean, … [continued]
A Tiny Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Turbine Can Power 10,000 Homes
A high tech supercritical carbon dioxide power plant is taking shape behind the walls of a modest building in Texas, with the potential to lower the cost of concentrating solar power systems.
Honda Joins Race for High Tech 3D-Printed Metal Car Parts
Honda is among those expecting big things from a new hyper-precise additive manufacturing process for 3D-printed metal car parts.
Many Conservative US Politicians Push For Anti-Clean Energy Legislation
Conservative politicians continue to write bills that are designed to maintain the devastating hold of the fossil fuel industry on US energy.
Heat Pump Water Heater Sales in 2022 Signal a Decisive Shift in Water Heating Trends
Celebrate Heat Pump Water Heater Day — October 25! Energy-efficient water heating took significant strides in 2022, according to the latest data released by ENERGY STAR. Sales of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) grew 26% last year, while sales of gas water heaters declined by 17%, underlining a clear shift in the U.S. … [continued]
Our New 120-Volt Plug-In Heat Pump Water Heater Is One of the First in the…
The 120-volt plug-in heat pump water heater allows homeowners to easily plug a highly efficient water heater into a standard outlet. This is transformational because it allows the 60 million U.S. homes with gas water heaters to easily and cheaply transition to a clean, efficient, cost saving heat pump option. … [continued]
Fossil-Free, 100% Affordable Housing Can Mean Residents Have No Utility Bills
Efforts to decarbonize affordable housing are underway that will save US residents money on their energy bills and help address the persistent burdens faced by low-income households and communities of color.
Statewide Residential Building Upgrade Planning Just Got Easier, Thanks to New Dashboard
NREL’s Interactive Dashboard Is Changing the Game When It Comes to Disseminating Efficiency and Electrification Modeling Package Results
