energy efficiency
World’s First LEED Platinum Certified Convention Center Goes To…Vancouver
Vancouver builds the world’s first LEED platinum certified convention center complete with a 6-acre greenroof. This one LEED building that can actually live up to the certification.
The Bloom Energy Server (Bloom Box): Clean(er), Abundant And Cheap Energy In Your Backyard
The Bloom Energy Server (aka Bloom Box) has the energy industry, as well as most everyone else, buzzing about the potential effect such a device could have on the way we produce, distribute, and pay for energy. Abundant, cheap, and clean energy for every household. Is it too good to be true?
New Carbon-Polymer Composite Could Act As Both Battery And Body For EVs
What if the body of your car was also the battery? A new nanoscale material utilizing a combination of carbon fiber and polymer resins may make such a vehicle possible.
Vertical Wind Turbine-Powered Street Lights Get Taken For Another Whirl
The idea of using vehicle-produced wind on freeways to power streetlights gets reinvented again. This time in the form of a TAK Studio design.
Apple Looks To Jump Into The Energy Monitoring Market Along With Competitors
A rare latecomer to trends, Apple is now laying the groundwork for a home/office energy monitoring solution of its own.
Aloni Residence Has Small Environmental And Visual Footprint
This unusual looking structure may appear as a bunker to some, but it’s actually a naturally energy-efficient residence located in Antiparos, Greece.
Ford Reveals New Fusion hybrid and PHEV For 2012
Ford continues to show signs that it intends to build on its new ‘greener’ direction and Fusion hybrid success by unveiling its new model Fusion hybrid and Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) for 2012.
Google May Begin Buying And Selling Electricity In The U.S.
In what is a surprise move to some, and logical progression to others, Google is seeking government authority to buy and sell electricity in the United States.
Seoul Adds Another Impressive Sustainable Structure To Its To-Do List
South Korea’s soon to be constructed Digital Media City Landmark Tower will be the tallest building in East Asia…and one of the greenest as well.
‘Smart Meters’ Are The Key To A ‘Smarter Grid’ But Are Stupefying Some Customers
Smart meters are going to be necessary in order to support the future makeup of a global energy network that is more efficient, responsible and dynamic. So why are the first few large scale deployments seemingly acting so stupid?
