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Scientists develop nanocellulose-based aerogel film to keep buildings cooler

TechXplore

The global demand for cooling energy has seen a surge in the 21st century. Notably, the use of air conditioners and electric fans accounts for nearly 20% of a building's overall electricity consumption.

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How 10 key energy efficiency actions could save industry $437bn – report

Smart Energy International

According to the Energy Efficiency Movement, energy efficiency actions, such as the use of smart building energy management systems, switching to EV fleets and using heat pumps, can result in global cost savings of approximately $437 billion.

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How corporations can jump-start industrial electrification in the US

GreenBiz

How corporations can jump-start industrial electrification in the US. From cardboard boxes delivered to our doors to home appliances, nearly everything comes from industrial processes. Those processes use a lot of energy and largely come from fossil fuels; one-third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions come from industry.

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Bosch Thermotechnology’s New Energy-Efficient Inverter Ducted Split (IDS) Premium Connected Available Now

Green Living Guy

The Bosch Inverter Ducted Split (IDS) Premium Connected delivers 20+ SEER efficiency and connects wirelessly for remote monitoring of energy usage, troubleshooting, and more. WATERTOWN, MASS.,

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Infographic: How will the energy transition affect our homes?

Business Green

Industry Voice: The buildings in which we live and the energy they consume play a fundamental role in the process of decarbonisation, according to Schroders. This is important for both environmental reasons, so as to keep global warming below 2C - and for social reasons, given the volatility of oil and gas prices.

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Modern-day windcatchers: How we can protect ourselves and the planet against heat

Business Green

Government, business and consumers must work together to slash the emissions of air conditioners and fridges as temperatures rise around the globe and demand for 'cooling systems' snowballs, argues Arçelik CEO Hakan Bulgurlu. Some thousands of years ago, people of the Persian Empire built strange towers with one goal in mind: to cool down.

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Majority of companies to miss net-zero targets, analysis shows

Envirotec Magazine

Many companies in carbon-intensive industries — such as oil and gas and chemicals — have set net-zero target dates of or close to 2050, while many in services sectors aim for around 2035. Solutions differ by industry and company, and all have different starting points, opportunities and challenges.