energy efficiency

Kerala's Energy Management Centre is promoting the ESCO model to improve energy efficiency in institutions and industries. The model allows entities to implement energy efficiency projects without upfront capital, with the Energy Service Company covering costs and recovering them through verified energy savings.

The U.S. is reducing efforts in energy efficiency as electricity costs rise faster than inflation and gasoline prices average $4 a gallon. This could lead to increased electricity and gas consumption by consumers.

Ukraine’s parliament approved a bill to modernize centralized heat supply systems and improve energy efficiency. The legislation establishes a framework for introducing individual heating points in buildings connected to district heating networks.

Starlink's new V5 home dish is smaller and more energy-efficient, though it does not increase data speeds. The residential dish includes several improvements despite the lack of speed enhancement.

The Trump administration's new analysis excluded long-term savings from energy-efficiency standards, potentially weakening such efforts, according to experts. Energy-efficiency standards can increase construction costs but save residents money over time.

DTE Energy is advising Metro Detroit homeowners to maintain air conditioners and reduce energy use during extreme heat. Tips include cleaning outdoor AC units, blocking sunlight, using fans efficiently, ensuring airflow, and checking HVAC filters. The company reports increased demand for support during heatwaves.

Experts recommend setting the thermostat a few degrees higher when away to balance energy efficiency and comfort, though turning off AC entirely can save energy in dry climates but risks mold in humid areas. Factors like climate, home insulation, and AC unit type influence optimal strategies.

Rhode Island's legislature advanced the state budget, preserving funding for clean energy and efficiency. Governor Dan McKee had proposed cuts to energy-efficiency programs and rolling back renewable energy targets, but the budget passed without those changes.

Maryland lawmakers passed a bill that reduces a surcharge funding an effective energy-efficiency program, prioritizing short-term utility bill relief over long-term cost-saving measures. The decision shifts focus from energy efficiency to immediate financial relief for residents.

Researchers developed a brain-inspired nanoelectronic device using modified hafnium oxide that mimics neuron functionality, enabling simultaneous data processing and storage. This innovation could reduce AI energy consumption by up to 70% by eliminating energy waste from data movement.

A new study concludes that solar energy production is significantly more efficient than growing corn for biofuel, highlighting solar's superiority in energy output and land use. The research underscores the environmental and practical advantages of solar over corn-based energy.

The Trump administration is actively opposing energy efficiency measures, promoting energy waste, and contributing to rising oil and gas prices through its Mideast war policies.