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Refrigerators to get tougher US efficiency standard USA Today Share    
Home refrigerators and freezers will soon have to reduce energy use by up to 25 percent under a tougher efficiency standard proposed by the U.S. Department of Energy. DOE estimates the standard, part of the Obama administration's efforts to boost energy efficiency, could save consumers as much as $18.6 billion on utility bills over 30 years. Since Jan. 2009, DOE has upped efficiency rules for more than 20 household and commercial products and removed nearly 70 non-compliant ones from the market. More
Innovative geothermal technologies get Department of Energy boost of $20 million Appliance Magazine Share
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced $20 million to research, develop, and demonstrate cutting-edge geothermal technologies. The seven projects will demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of non-conventional geothermal energy technologies in three research areas: low temperature fluids, geothermal fluids recovered from oil and gas wells and highly pressurized geothermal fluids. More Obama's energy regulations on household appliances sparks cost debate FOX News Share
President Obama's push for higher energy efficiency standards for everyday household appliances has led to more than 20 regulations that one critic says will break the piggy bank and represents government overreach. The Energy Department says its new efficiency standards for the 26 household products, including microwave ovens, incandescent reflector lamps, washing machines and dryers, will save consumers between $250 billion and $300 billion on their energy bills through 2030. More
Warm & worry-free: Emergency heating Contracting Business Share
Where do building managers go, when the cold winds blow, and their building is without heat? Let's hope it's to an HVAC contractor with the resources to provide temporary heat during the repair. The need for temporary heat during forced air system failures or during maintenance that requires a shut down, must be met quickly. Employee comfort and efficiency plummets in a cold office almost as fast as the mercury falls. In a public setting, such as a retail outlet, customers will stay away, or the store will remain closed until the repair's complete. Most importantly, there's the danger of bursting water lines in the coldest climates. More Water heaters get their smart grid on EarthTechling Share
Wind power is one the rise in the United States, thanks in part to a flurry of federal and state incentives, as are smart grid and smart meter systems aimed at helping homeowners save money and utility companies reach new efficiency mandates. A new pilot program between the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) - one of the largest distributors of electricity in the Pacific Northwest - and one of their member utilities, Mason County Public Utility District Number 3 (MCPUD3) is combining these two technologies in a novel way, helping to store wind power for home use. More
One refrigerant for all supermarket applications not the way to go says study Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Magazine Share
The findings of new study implemented by the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment were announced at the 2010 ATMPspere conference has concluded that using just one refrigerant for all supermarket applications is not the most efficient solution. The study, conducted by British environmental consultant SKM Enviros, compared and evaluated the performance of different refrigeration models as typically installed in European supermarkets. More Air conditioning drives down hospitalizations Reuters Share
A new study of California residents suggests that people with air conditioners at home are less likely than their neighbors without the technology to develop serious heat-related illnesses - including pneumonia, cardiac disease and heat stroke - during temperature spikes. Although the differences were generally small, given the population size in the nation's largest state, the public health effects of air conditioning could be substantial, the researchers say. More Are American homes more energy efficient? Not exactly. The Washington Post Share
The amount of energy that the average American requires at home has changed little since the early 1970s - despite advances in technology that have made many home appliances far more energy efficient. Dishwashers use 45 percent less energy than they did two decades ago, according to industry data. Refrigerators use 51 percent less. More |
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