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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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10 Ways to Make HVAC Technology More Sustainable

Green Living Guy

HVAC systems are essential for comfort and health, but they’re not typically eco-friendly. Here are 10 ways to make HVAC […]. Heating and cooling are often some of the biggest power consumers in a house, and more than 80% of energy sources worldwide are fossil fuels.

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How solar-charged HVAC keeps trucking cool

AGreenLiving

How solar-charged HVAC keeps trucking cool Mike Roeth Tue, 08/11/2020 – 00:01 When most businesspeople travel for their jobs, they retire to their hotel room at the end of the day. Most important, drivers need access to heating and cooling for their comfort and health.

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Nine states, including California and New York, sign heat pump agreement to clean up air pollution

The Verge: Energy

By 2040, the goal is for heat pumps to account for 90 percent of the HVAC and water heating market. And because they’re electric, they can feasibly run on renewables like wind and solar once there’s more clean energy coursing through power grids. They signed a letter of support for the MOU yesterday.

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Renovations and Improvements for Sustainable Homes

Green Business Bureau

The buildup of dust can weaken HVAC system efficiency, causing it to work harder and use more energy to heat or cool your home. This constant strain puts your HVAC system at higher risk of breaking down and needing repair. Check for HVAC Leaks. Many HVAC systems contain a system of ducts that require regular maintenance.

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Cleaner Electricity Grids Equal Longer Life Expectancy

AutoGrid

Cleaner Electricity Grids Equal Longer Life Expectancy By Nils Frenkel, Sales Director, North America When I was working with the City of San Antonio’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan a few years ago, I learned about a shocking statistic in the city I call home. Peaker Plants Are Located Throughout the U.S.

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Why Empty Office Buildings Still Consume Lots of Power During a Global Pandemic

GreenTechMedia

What happens to an office building’s electricity demand when almost everyone who works there is stuck at home? The result has been significant drops in electricity demand in big commercial centers like New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area , and forecasts that commercial energy usage across the country will decline by 4.7