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5 Reasons to Switch to Green HVAC Technology

Energy Refuge

Fortunately, there are green HVAC technologies available that can make a difference. Right now, you can claim a tax break when you have a new HVAC system installed. We are all affected by climate change; none of us can opt-out of its effects. Enhance Your Existing HVAC Systems. Enhance Your Existing HVAC Systems.

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How solar-charged HVAC keeps trucking cool

GreenBiz

How solar-charged HVAC keeps trucking cool. To reduce fuel consumption — which by extension decreases emissions — trucking fleets are using auxiliary electric battery HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) units in combination with solar panels installed on truck roofs. Mike Roeth. Tue, 08/11/2020 - 00:01.

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Comment: Technology will be crucial to the success of vertical farms

Envirotec Magazine

Furthermore, agriculture, forestry, and land use change are responsible for about 25% of the greenhouse gas emissions that are driving global warming, and agriculture uses about 70% of fresh water supplies. These challenges are of course exacerbated by climate change.

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Energy Efficiency: 18 Easy To Implement Tips For Your Business

Green Business Bureau

Renewable energy is the most effective way to combat climate change caused by energy usage. They also are more health-conscious, not containing mercury, and environmentally friendly, lasting at least 10 years. . Tip #11: Use Efficient HVAC – When purchasing new HVAC units look for a high Energy Efficiency Ratio(above 8.5).

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This new cooling technology also prevents viral spread

GreenBiz

If you look at what the health authorities and governments are saying, the safest place to be during this pandemic is outside," said Adam Rysanek, an assistant professor of environmental systems at the University of British Columbia who was part of the research effort. Nexus Media News. Sponsored Article.

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WoodMac: 6 Cleantech Startups to Watch

GreenTechMedia

ParityGo is artificial intelligence for HVAC systems. Ensemble combines data science and AI to provide its customers with accurate information on the health of their wind assets. Treau aims to cut HVAC and refrigeration energy intensity in half using lightweight polymer heat exchangers, compressors and expanders.

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IRA Turns 1: Forget Crawl, Let’s Run!

AutoGrid

August 16, 2023, marks the first full year of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and this milestone demands a health check. At its passage, the IRA was heralded as one of the most important pieces of legislation ever passed by any nation in the fight to combat climate change. Just how has the IRA been doing and what’s ahead?