THE Government has committed to reducing all carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 and it is estimated that housing in the UK accounts for 27% of all carbon emissions.
Housing research and development organisation NHBC Foundation and the Zero Carbon Hub, has charted the energy savings that could potentially be achieved from living in different types of energy-efficient new homes following its UK-wide research into consumer attitudes towards zero-carbon homes.
Addressing the needs of architects seeking more energy efficiency and flexibility in HVAC solutions, LG Electronics is highlighting its award-winning variable refrigerant flow VRF product line, as well as new high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rated (SEER) models for residential and light commercial applications at this week’s American Institute of Architects National Convention & Design Expo (booth # 4126).
Catering to LEED®*-focused architects, these commercial climate control products from the worldwide HVAC solutions provider deliver aesthetic versatility and energy-saving technologies for a quicker return on investment, according to Kevin McNamara, vice president of Commercial Air Conditioning, LG Electronics USA.
City Water, Light & Power Energy Services Office is sponsoring a series of free “Smart Solutions” workshops on home, energy efficiency.
The first is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Carnegie Room North of Lincoln Library, Seventh Street and Capitol Avenue.
Senators from states with significant coal production said Thursday they were concerned that a pending bill instituting a so-called “clean energy standard” could ruin the industry.
The bill (S.2146) introduced by Senator Jeff Bingaman, Democrat-New Mexico, would require the largest utilities to obtain by 2015 nearly a quarter of the electricity they sell from clean energy sources, including renewables, natural gas, nuclear power and coal with carbon dioxide capture and storage. It is backed by the Obama administration.
SAN ANTONIO — You probably don’t give it a second thought as it courses through your wiring to the back of your TV or computer: energy on demand.
But energy companies want you to think about it… and think about using less of it.
“The way the economy is right now, who would not want to save money?” said Karen Clark, who has been managing her largest, most energy-consuming appliance in her house — her heating and air conditioning system that blows air around in her 3,600 square foot home.
“My electricity bill in summer runs about $400 to $480 every month,” she said.
Cool news for anyone who has ever wanted to remotely heat up the house at night on the way home after a long day at work or cool it down on the way home from a long vacation: You may soon be able to do just that.
Thanks to a new technology breakthrough, you can now go green with a new thermostat and mobile app that lets you adjust your thermostat settings even when you’re not home. And it’s just as easy as when you’re at home because the mobile app looks just like your thermostat screen.
Homeowners are increasingly turning to energy efficiency upgrades in order to lower their energy costs and add comfort to their home. Standard Energy Solutions, the energy efficiency division of Standard Solar, Inc., cites increased insulation, air sealing and modernizing HVAC systems among the most important home improvements to make now before temperatures begin to soar this summer.
Standard Energy Solutions offers full service energy auditing and contracting to help homeowners attain a more comfortable and energy efficient home. An energy audit determines how a home is using energy and the most cost effective ways to increase efficiency. Here are four things that factor into home energy efficiency:
Research published by the National House Building Council (NHBC) and Zero Carbon Hub has revealed that new homes built to current regulations cost 55 percent less to run than typical ‘upgraded’ Victorian homes.
The UK-wide research project analysed the potential level of savings achievable by a variety of different new build house compared to the UK’s typical Victorian homes. The results show that: A 4-bed detached new home could be 55 percent cheaper to run (saving £1,312), a 3-bed end terrace could be 52 percent cheaper to run (saving £840), a 3-bed mid terrace could be 46 percent cheaper to run (saving £642), and a 1-bed ground floor flat could be 47 percent cheaper to run (saving £426).
Sixteen companies including Centrica, Shell, SSE, Doosan Power Projects and National Grid have signalled their intention to bid for funding under the government’s re-launched carbon capture and storage competition.
The US authorities have hiked import tariffs on Chinese solar panels to 30% or more, after ruling that manufacturers have dumped cut-price panels on the market.
