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A closer look at why heat pumps are dominating EV HVAC systems

Charged

Heating or cooling the interior cabin of an EV substantially affects the vehicle’s on-road efficiency, and the HVAC system often gets the proverbial “rented mule” treatment. In an EV, while using the HVAC won’t detract from the maximum output of the traction motor, it does still demand energy from the battery, so there will be a hit to range.

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Are You Tapping into the Power of Electric Thermal Storage?

POWER Magazine

Reliable electric service is more important than ever, but the push for green energy and rising cost concerns complicate things. Thankfully, several new technologies offer […] The post Are You Tapping into the Power of Electric Thermal Storage? appeared first on POWER Magazine. The power industry must adapt.

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3 Ways IoT can help reduce carbon emissions

Smart Energy International

Emily Newton, editor-in-chief of Revolutionized Magazine , writes on three use cases where the Internet of Things (IoT) is proving a useful instrument to help reduce carbon emissions. A warehouse may use IoT to automate the management of its HVAC system and lighting, for example, to help make these systems more energy-efficient.

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Camden & Islington councils adopt industrial infrared heating

Envirotec Magazine

The decision to use SI’s heaters was made on the recommendation of M&E contractor, Vitalenergi London, which was appointed to update the site’s HVAC. This comes in at a far lower cost, often a 50-75% saving, and increased efficiency than many other alternative electric heating systems.

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Get a free home energy audit & help with upgrades

Greenability Magazine

If your home is eligible for energy-efficiency upgrades through PAYS, you get a customized plan outlining improvements available to you that could include insulation, duct sealing or a new HVAC system. PAYS will pay the upfront cost of an HVAC upgrade, attic insulation, air sealing, duct sealing and smart thermostats.

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The ‘why’ and ‘how’ of carbon capture technology for buildings

Envirotec Magazine

In addition to capturing CO2 from the air passing through heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, Soletair Power has also developed an indoor CO2-filtering air purifier for meeting rooms and smaller office spaces, and an outdoor CO2 capture system.

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Tax credits & rebates make solar more affordable

Greenability Magazine

“Solar is now cheaper than ever with residential installation costs plunging 70 percent over the last 10 years,” said Darla Pennington, owner of PennTech , a solar installation and energy-efficiency HVAC company in Blue Springs, MO. Today’s higher-efficient photovoltaic modules generate more electricity. Photo: EE Image Database / CC.