Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 01:00:59 +0000
While efficient buildings are good, there are limits to how much should be invested in energy efficiency programs compared to decarbonizing electricity, electrifying everything, and ensuring buildings are built with low-carbon materials
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:10:02 +0000
Smart cities are key to a better future. By 2030 it is predicted that globally some 125 billion devices will be connected in our cities – monitoring everything from people and traffic movements, to human health, space and energy use, and air quality – all to better manage the efficiency of our urbanizing world. Watch these free films to learn more about smart city design and smart city living from around the world
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 18:45:20 +0000
The human factor is front and center when the topic turns to energy efficiency in buildings, the unsung hero of action on climate change.
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 22:43:07 +0000
While Tesla may be the most recognizable brand name in the realm of electric cars, one of the much less talked about aspects of Tesla’s Master Plan is the company’s efforts on the solar front. Are Tesla’s solar panels as good a deal as their cars? Let’s find out
Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 23:43:48 +0000
Imagine this scenario for a moment: It’s a nice day out. The sun is shining beautifully and you’re at the beach. You can feel the sand between your toes, the gentle breeze carrying the scent of salt to your nose as it passes through your hair. The water is gently flirting with the shore in happy, foaming waves that bring pieces of wood, rocks, and the occasional fish before retrieving back into her embrace. It’s cool, a sensual contrast to the warm sand, as it washes over your feet
Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:15:10 +0000
Biden’s climate plan is good on transportation and foreign policy, land use is adequate, but won’t get out the Democratic base or draw many Independents. It’s a plan to not lose votes, not a plan to get votes, and it’s not a sufficient plan for climate action
Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:15:40 +0000
The new Phyn Smart Water Assistant believes it can identify water leaks in the home with only a single connection to the water system. The new smart meter can be added to the home with a simple DIY installation under a single sink in the home, from which it is able to identify trends in the home’s water usage including water leaks and water consumption tracking
Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 21:55:04 +0000
Homeowners Don and Sarah Ham were not happy with the recurring monthly expenses needed to keep their heating oil-fired HVAC system running, and found financial relief in the form of a Dandelion residential geothermal system
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:40:11 +0000
While light pollution is a topic we’ve covered here before, it’s something that doesn’t get enough attention
Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 01:20:08 +0000
Leaked video and photos from inside Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory show significant amounts of the manufacturing equipment already installed as the company starts running vehicles through its new general assembly (GA) lines