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Research aims to cut carbon emissions from UK homes
Researchers at Loughborough University and the University of Reading are launching two new projects that aim to address the carbon emissions from domestic housing in the UK.
Tiny particles boost efficiency of cooling systems
Adding tiny particles to refrigerants can boost the energy efficiency of industrial cooling systems, according to research from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
New aircon unit gets into hot water
Mitsubishi Electric has launched an air-conditioning unit that uses efficient heat pump technology to provide hot water as well.
Power of the sun is cool
Spanish researchers have developed a solar-powered air-conditioning system that increases energy efficiency and reduces carbon emissions.
Renovating the green way doesn’t have to be more expensive
Northern Michigan University in the Midwest of the US has opened the doors to two halls of residence with a difference – the newly renovated buildings meet stringent US Green Building Council LEED* benchmarks for energy efficiency and sustainability.
New incentives to turn UK landlords green
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Angela Eagle, yesterday announced that the European Commission has given the go ahead to the UK Government’s plans to extend the Landlord’s Energy Saving Allowance to corporate landlords.
IBM’s modular approach to data centres halves energy costs
One year after IBM launched its Project Big Green to help customers increase their energy efficiency, it has announced the second phase – a modular approach to data centres that increases energy efficiency even more.
ORNL and GE collaboration plans to halve water heating costs
A new generation of electric water heaters that meet the Department of Energy’s Energy Star criteria is being developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Electric.
Energy efficiency key to tackling fuel poverty, says UK environment minister
The UK government has announced new measures to help low income families and the vulnerable to meet rising energy costs.
US report calls for retrofit to low-income housing to improve energy efficiency
A report from Enterprise Community Partners, a nonprofit organisation that offers advice and financing for affordable and sustainable housing, is calling for a national investment in low-income housing to retrofit energy efficiency features.