Over a dozen different ways for a mom and pop company to take a big bite out of their energy bill, and set an example for the entire community.
Search Results for "led"
Why The AP’s ‘Dirty Solar’ Story Is Wildly Misleading
Forget what the AP said; including hazardous waste disposal in an analysis of solar power’s greenhouse-gas emissions hardly changes anything.
Self-Sufficient House Fits Sculpted Dutch Landscape
This Bridge House uses the traditional Dutch “terp” method of embedding a building in a low mound to harness the geothermal properties of the soil and live off the grid.
Solar Passes 100 GW, But There’s A Long Way To Go
The solar market showed strong growth in 2012, despite Europe’s struggles, and hit 100 GW, but it will take far more to become a serious player.
A Tidal Power Concept Fails In UK Demo
After a year of testing at full scale, Neptune says its Proteus vertical-axis turbine within a duct doesn’t work, and the U.K. company enters liquidation.
Practical Home Designs To Improve Living Standards
Here are some back-to-basics designs that provide inexpensive shelter to impoverished communities while also including sustainable technologies to help raise living standards.
R.I. House Suited To Wicked New England Climate
Ocean House, on coastal Rhode Island, gives a modern twist to the classic 19th century boat shed, creating a windbreak and protecting inhabitants from solar gain.
Rainbow House’s Passive Cert A First For Canada
A year after completion, the prefabricated, super-insulated Rainbow House in Whistler, B.C., became the first Canadian residence to be officially registered by the Passive House Institute.
Boxman Can’t Contain Enthusiasm For Containers
Boxman, a North Carolina firm that specializes in modifying shipping containers for the events industry, has launched a division focusing on the adaptive reuse of containers in permanent structures.
Greenland Plaza Reflects Well On China’s Green Plans
The new 60-story Zhengzhou Greenland Plaza skyscraper uses a heliostat and a network of sun-catching exterior panels to draw in daylight and reduce energy costs.
Ambitious U.S. Electric Vehicle Goals Set In New Challenge
The Obama administration sets ambitious green car goals for the next 10 years, including more workplace charging and being a global leader in this technology.
Smoggy China To Seek More Solar Power
How high can it go? China, once aiming for 5 gigawatts of installed solar by 2015, boosts its target to 35 GW, in part a response to deteriorating air quality.
MoMA’s Skater Wall To Use Scrap Wood Shades
A recycling-themed pavilion installation at New York’s PS1 gallery will use scrap wood from a skateboard manufacturer to provide shade for outdoor musical performances.
Green Roof Keeps Science Mixing Chamber Cool
A new college science building in the Netherlands employs sustainable techniques, such as a green roof, natural daylight and thermal massing, to help foster a sense of community.