Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2022 13:00:39 +0000
KB Home is building an energy efficient, connected community southeast of Los Angeles that will feature its own microgrid.
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:15:55 +0000
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 debuted at the Los Angeles auto show this week, where the company revealed the specs for the US version of the car.
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:51:19 +0000
New building codes in Washington state heavily incentivize electric heat pumps — and they’re good for even the coldest climate there. It’s a trend towards efficient electric heating in new home construction.
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:07:30 +0000
Working to solve the climate crisis one building at a time, 124 teams from 97 collegiate institutions are participating in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2023 Design Challenge. As part of the Solar Decathlon 2023 Design Challenge, top collegiate students from across the globe compete to design high-performance, low-carbon buildings powered by renewable energy. Explore […]
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:15:28 +0000
Researchers in Belgium are preparing to market rooftop solar-activated panels that produce hydrogen gas instead of electricity.
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:00:06 +0000
When the lights go out, an electric car can help you make it though a weather emergency until power is restored.
Credit to Author: RMI| Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2022 12:00:47 +0000
The US heat pump market is growing, but it needs to accelerate to achieve critical climate goals. Across the United States, over 15 states and roughly 100 cities have begun to shift policies to encourage or require electrification of homes, workplaces, schools, and government buildings. In fact, as of November 1, 2022, four states have explicitly […]
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:30:50 +0000
NASA is interested in how urban heat — its causes, solutions, and impacts on vulnerable communities — can figure into community planning solutions and policymaking.
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:00:44 +0000
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a tool that provides accurate measurements and positioning directions while installing energy-efficient panels over existing building exteriors. This method will decrease installation time and cost by more than 25%. One approach to upgrade aging buildings is to increase thermal performance and lower carbon emissions by fitting prefabricated […]
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:05:10 +0000
How can innovative tech help out in the low-income housing crisis?