HVAC
Waste data center heat is warming up Dublin homes. Is it working?
A Dublin startup is recycling the energy released by data centers to heat homes. Can the impact be more than a drop in the bucket? Read More
Vicious cycle: As we cool ourselves, we heat the planet
We can’t do away with air conditioners, but we can improve their performance, move to sustainable chemical refrigerants and increase the energy efficiency of buildings. Read More
To make offices safe during COVID-19, buildings need a breath of fresh air
Corporate sustainability experts are hoping that as office managers reevaluate their current setups, it also will be an opportunity to create more sustainable ventilation systems. Read More
Could indoor air quality become part of the post coronavirus playbook?
Ventilation is an important aspect in the design of medical facilities. The pandemic should prompt us to apply the same thinking to commercial buildings. Read More
How food cold chains are improving lives and livelihoods in Asia and Africa
Danfoss, Twiga Foods and InspiraFarms are among those pioneering innovative cooling technologies, including off-grid solar. Read More
Cargill, GM, P&G among group calling for market-ready renewable thermal energy
Scalable commercial options for loads like heating or manufacturing processes haven’t caught up with climate goals. Read More
An air conditioner powered by outer space and help from the sun
Stanford researchers are testing a way to cool buildings without fossil fuels, while generating electricity at the same time. Read More
The case for office buildings with windows that open
Naturally ventilated facilities not only help cut air-conditioning usage, they are directly linked to improved employee productivity. Read More
Can we master the pot industry's energy appetite?
Here's how utilities can intelligently manage the energy demand of legal marijuana growing and integrate more renewables. Read More