Tag: energy efficiency

Latest developments in energy-efficient window tinting

This week in Europe it would have been nice to have been able to simply tint windows to keep the sun out. But as Scott Collie writes on the New Atlas website, a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a energy-efficient thin film material that allows for relatively quick tinting.   Energy-efficient … Continue reading Latest developments in energy-efficient window tinting →

How sustainable energy improvements increase property value

Jacob Bayer, founder and CEO of of Luminext, a Brooklyn-based energy consulting firm, writes a good article on the Inman website about how energy efficiency improvements increase property value.   The power of renewables and energy efficiency in real estate Key Takeaways Energy conservation, efficient lighting and building automation are now common -- so when … Continue reading How sustainable energy improvements increase property value →

Internet-based companies can help consumers slash their carbon footprints

As we more and more use the internet for our purchases, it is important to reflect on our carbon footprint. Chelsea Harvey writes a good article in the Washington Post about a new study that shows the opportunities that online purchasing create to lower the life cycle carbon footprints of consumer products.   People would … Continue reading Internet-based companies can help consumers slash their carbon footprints →

There are growing options for reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency in road freight

We regularly talk about the low-carbon energy transition, but the transport sector struggles for alternatives. While there are growing efforts, it is important to stay focused on reducing emissions and improve fuel efficiency. An article on the American Journal of Transportation website about the “bold challenge” to increase fuel efficiency and reduce GHG emissions to … Continue reading There are growing options for reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency in road freight →

Even a culture centre can promote energy efficiency

Penobscot Bay is one of America’s most well-known summer colonies and has many islands a towns to visit. Most recently a new centre for contemporary art opened. An article on the Penobscot Bay Pilot website describes that one can pursue art and energy efficiency.   Art, Energy Efficiency, and the Economy We’re abuzz with the … Continue reading Even a culture centre can promote energy efficiency →

China setting performance standards for industry to reduce overcapacity problems

Girish Shetti writes a good article on the China Topix website about recent policy changes in China to impose stricter environmental, safety, and energy efficiency standards.   China to Impose Tough Environmental and Energy Efficiency Standards to Tackle Overcapacity To overcome overcapacity across key Industrial sectors, the Chinese government has decided to impose stricter environmental, … Continue reading China setting performance standards for industry to reduce overcapacity problems →

US making good steps forward to promote energy efficiency in buildings

The Obama administration is doing everything within its powers to drive the energy transition forward, given the congressional roadblocks. Carl Weinschenk writes a good article on the Energy Manager Today website about recent developments to improve the energy performance of America’s buildings.   The Feds Double Down on Energy Efficiency In their long-term planning, energy … Continue reading US making good steps forward to promote energy efficiency in buildings →

Is there a rebound effect from reducing crime?

Over the years, EiD has had several posts relating to the rebound effect relating to energy efficiency. This is the first one that links the rebound effect to lowering crime. Tatiana Schlossberg provides an interesting article on this topic in the New York Times.   How Lowering Crime Could Contribute to Global Warming It sounds … Continue reading Is there a rebound effect from reducing crime? →