Steel Is A Major Climate Problem, But We Have Proven Tools

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:35:18 +0000

DALL·E generated image of a river of hot steel being formed into ingots, digital artWe’ve already manufactured an awful lot of steel. There are hundreds of billions of tons of the stuff lying around, much of it obsolete.

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Seco Seals Vs. Uncontrolled Carbon Emissions

Credit to Author: Jo Borrás| Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:00:08 +0000

Last week, I sat down with SECO SEALS’ president and senior engineer, Jim Scott, to talk about the importance of proper, permanent, 100% leak-free seals in automotive and aerospace applications. It was a conversation which, if we’re being honest, I did not expect to turn into a high-tech, planet-saving thriller that challenged my assumptions about […]

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The Best Panels and Inverters for Rooftop Solar

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:00:59 +0000

A successful solar installation is expected to produce at a certain level for at least 25 years and last for much longer. With that in mind, choosing the right equipment is crucial to maximizing your energy cost savings and emissions reduction. Here’s what to keep in mind when considering solar panels and inverters.

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Heat Pumps For Every Home

Credit to Author: Naomi Cole & Joe Wachunas| Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:35:36 +0000

How Heat Pumps workHeat pumps are one of the essential technologies for a decarbonized life. They heat everything, from air to water to laundry, using electricity that can be cleanly powered by renewable energy. They are three to five times more efficient than natural gas, fuel oil or electric resistance systems. They also cool our homes and food […]

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Central Heat Pump Water Heaters Can Act As Massive Water Batteries, Seattle Pilot Project Shows

Credit to Author: Joe Wachunas| Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:45:37 +0000

Central heat pump water heaters (CHPWH) present a tremendous opportunity to reduce the substantial energy used in water heating and can act as giant thermal batteries. They do this by using energy to heat water during times of low grid demand and storing it for later use, enabling them to limit their energy use during […]

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Holcim’s 14Trees Delivers Largest 3D-Printed Affordable Housing Project, & It Is In Kenya!

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:06:37 +0000

14Trees, a joint venture with British International Investment, the UK’s Development Finance Institution (DFI), impact investor and Holcim, has completed the successful construction of the largest 3D-printed affordable housing project to date. The 3D printing of the 10 housing units in Kenya’s Mvule Gardens project was made possible with TectorPrint, Holcim’s proprietary, innovative, and versatile […]

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