Improving The Efficiency Of Your Home, Series 2: Heating, Cooling, (Hot) Water — Part 4
Energy efficiency can help slow the rate of climate change. Learn about making your home more efficient so you can reduce carbon production and also save money.
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New Polymer Coating Helps Keep Buildings Cool
Researchers at Columbia have developed a new exterior coating that goes on like paint and can cool the surface of buildings by up to 6 degrees Celsius even in direct sunshine. Lower temperatures outside mean less energy needed to cool the inside.
Cooling People In A Hotter World Could Consume All Of World’s Renewable Energy By 2050
A report from the University of Birmingham suggests there will be so many cooling devices in the world by 2050 that it will take all the world’s available renewable energy to power them all.
3 Opportunities For Businesses To Put Climate Action Back On Track
Here’s the bad news: The world is not on track to meet four of the United Nations Global Goals by 2030 – including Goal 13 on climate action. The good news? There are plenty of (profitable) opportunities for businesses to help fix that and tackle climate change.
What Uses The Most Energy In US Homes? (Infographic)
Originally published on Green Building Elements. Take a close look at this infographic to see what power-thirsty vampire appliances consume the most energy in your home – and how to stop them. We give thanks to Homeselfe co-founder Ameeta Jain, who is sharing this useful infographic on how you can cut your energy … [continued]
Solar Decathlon Technology Spotlight: Heat Pumps
1Sun4All. How much comfort is required to give up if we live in an energy-efficient house? How much would we lose by updating our home to net zero standards? Maybe none. Check out the latest article from Irene Ying for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, that tells us a lot about … [continued]
Pairing Ceiling Fan And Air Conditioning Works Wonders In The Heat
This post was originally published on CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org On those summer days that are particularly hot and sticky, the use of a ceiling fan in conjunction with air conditioning or natural ventilation may be your best choice to cool things down. The wind chill effect that increased air movement creates on … [continued]
Keep Your Home Comfortable For Less With Air Sealing And Insulation
Making sure your home has adequate insulation in walls and attics, as well as being air-sealed, is a great way to reduce energy use and save money in the long run. What is air sealing? Air sealing is filling holes, cracks, and gaps in the air barrier between the interior … [continued]
Top 8 Energy And Water-Saving Landscaping Tips
The Midwest’s climate is anything but mild — it goes from toasty hot summers to bitterly cold winters. To help save on your home’s energy and water use, follow these landscaping tips: If your house struggles to keep cool in the summer: 1. Plant bushes or trees along the south … [continued]
St. John’s Makes Energy Upgrades To 36 Buildings, Installs Building Automation System
State ARRA-funded C&I grant helps fund building retrofit: St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN, is constantly seeking ways to improve its infrastructure in the most cost-effective ways. And when the stimulus-funded Commercial and Industrial Grant Program from the Minnesota Department of Commerce came along, it made energy efficiency easy. St. … [continued]
