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Two Aircraft Engine Concepts could Reduce Fuel Consumption by 15%

Two aircraft engine concepts, geared turbofan and open rotor, can enable a significant reduction to aircraft fuel consumption. With open rotor, the potential reduction is 15 per cent. These are the findings of Linda Larsson, who has analysed and evaluated the two concepts.

29 May 2014

Cool Roof Pilot Project to Help Reduce Energy Bills of Homes

A new pilot project will use cool surfaces and other energy-efficient technologies in low-income housing in Jasdan, India, to help cool the homes and lower residents' energy bills.

27 May 2014

LESO-PB Announces Official Approval of New Swiss Competence Center for Energy Research

The EPFL Solar Energy and Building Physics Laboratory (LESO-PB) is pleased to announce the official approval by the CTI Board of a proposal for a new Swiss Competence Center for Energy Research in the field of Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Districts.

26 May 2014

PNNL Finds Commercial Buildings Could Cut HVAC Costs by 57% with Energy-Efficiency Controls

Commercial buildings could cut their heating and cooling electricity use by an average of 57 percent with advanced energy-efficiency controls, according to a year-long trial of the controls at malls, grocery stores and other buildings across the country. The study demonstrated higher energy savings than what was predicted in earlier computer simulations by the same researchers.

26 May 2014

Hanwha SolarOne Completes Installation of 31MW EPC Commercial Rooftop Project in China

Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd. (the "Company", or "Hanwha SolarOne"), a top-10 global photovoltaic manufacturer of high-quality, cost-competitive solar modules, today announced it has completed the installation of 31 MW in a EPC commercial rooftop project in Guangdong Province, China.

16 May 2014

Solar Tracker Market Report by Research and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Solar Tracker Market - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2019" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 16 May 2014

Bluestone Energy Services Helps Lasell College Secure Energy Savings with New Lighting and Sensor Projects

Bluestone Energy Services, LLC, a leader in energy conservation engineering and project development services for a variety of sectors including industrial and retail, announced today that they have secured over $65,000 in utility incentives for Lasell College as part of a lighting and controls retrofit.

7 May 2014

U.S. EPA Honors Philips with ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award

Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honors select organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. For the second year in a row, Philips took Product Manufacturer top honors with Partner of the Year.

26 Apr 2014

Rocky River Coffee Shop Selects Energy-Efficient EarthBulb LED’s

When three friends could not find a great cup of coffee on Kelleys Island, Ohio, they decided to open the Erie Island Coffee Co. Their goal was to take espresso drinks to a new level. Through their determination and passion, the three owners created a whole new breed of coffee without a trace of bitterness and a delightful hint of chocolate and sweetness through an amazing blend of five artisan-roasted beans.

26 Apr 2014

UTSA and Microsoft Partner to Develop Sustainable Technologies for Data Centers

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) announced today a three-year agreement to research and develop sustainable technologies to make data centers more energy efficient and economically viable.

17 Apr 2014