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How solar-charged HVAC keeps trucking cool

GreenBiz

How solar-charged HVAC keeps trucking cool. Most drivers spend their off-duty time in the sleeper compartments of their trucks, sometimes keeping the truck idling to get power and to cool or heat their space. Idling to keep cool. Most important, drivers need access to heating and cooling for their comfort and health.

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This new cooling technology also prevents viral spread

GreenBiz

This new cooling technology also prevents viral spread. In the face of dangerous heat waves this summer, Americans have taken shelter in air-conditioned cooling centers. The same air conditioning systems that keep us cool recirculate air around us, potentially spreading the coronavirus. Gloria Oladipo. Thu, 10/08/2020 - 00:40.

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5 High Efficiency HVAC Trends in 2021

Mosaic

Several trends are emerging in the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) industry, from technologies designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption and costs, to offerings that improve homeowners’ overall quality of life. Here are a few of the trends currently heating up this cool industry.

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Could indoor air quality become part of the post coronavirus playbook?

GreenBiz

As engineer Gregory Hudson notes in his article " Ventilation Strategies for Healthcare Facilities ," "Appropriate ventilation, when properly applied and designed, can limit the spread of airborne pathogens throughout a healthcare facility.". This article originally appeared on Medium. Sponsored Article. Pull Quote.

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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. Heat pumps have two huge advantages: They can operate in both directions and they can transport more heat than the energy required to operate them.

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To make offices safe during COVID-19, buildings need a breath of fresh air

GreenBiz

But with more outdoor air, the energy to heat and cool that air also will increase. . Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere). Sponsored Article. Suddenly you're having to condition all that [outdoor] air. And that's where the energy bill can really spike. Energy & Climate.

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Why the District of Columbia is a leader in energy efficiency

GreenBiz

The building also generates solar from over 700 panels on-site, and its windows calibrate to let in natural light, reflect heat while keeping the indoors cool. Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere). Sponsored Article. A green wall in the American Geophysical Union lobby.