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Sunlight-Reflecting ‘Cool Walls’ Can Save Building Owners Big Money, Study Says

GreenTechMedia

sunlight-reflecting “cool walls” could save as much or more energy than reflective cool roofs. There's no formal universal definition of what constitutes a “cool wall," said Ronnen Levinson, study co-author and staff scientist at Berkeley Lab. percent for single-family homes, and 4.6

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Retailers can capitalize on energy management and see ROI as high as 30 percent

Renewable Energy World

Multi-site retailers are under tremendous pressure to increase sales, cut costs, and provide shareholders with consistent revenue and earnings growth year-over-year. HVAC has taken on a new significance in the age of COVID-19. There are of course many other challenges related to HVAC systems in retail shopping environments.

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Bedrock Energy completes inaugural geothermal HVAC project in Austin, Texas

ThinkGeoEnergy

Texas-based Bedrock Energy (Bedrock) has announced the completion of its inaugural geothermal project, a geothermal borefield and heating and cooling system at Building D of the Penn Field mixed-use office and retail campus in Austin. Originally developed in 1918 as an air base for the U.S.

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Using voltage optimisation to improve energy efficiency in commercial properties

Envirotec Magazine

Think about commercial buildings like miniature indoor cities, which can include but are not limited to offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, hotels and retail businesses. Modern air conditioning units have a dual job — cooling the air and regulating humidity levels.

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Bedrock Energy raises funding to accelerate geothermal HVAC deployment

ThinkGeoEnergy

million in seed capital that will go towards accelerating the manufacturing and deployment of technologies that improve the economics of all-electric geothermal HVAC systems, thus helping real estate properties achieve Net Zero operations. Texas-based Bedrock Energy has announced the raising of USD 8.5

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Your local reclaimed lumber dealer or architectural salvage retailer is your best option as it supports the local economy, requires fewer miles to transport the lumber to your building site and it allows you to have a look at the lumber in person and know exactly the quality you’re getting. Greenfiber® , manufactured in the U.S.,

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Keep warm & save on your energy bills

Greenability Magazine

Caulking leaks can save an average household 10 to 20 percent on annual heating and cooling bills, or up to $166 per year. Weather-stripping your windows can save you an additional 5 to 10 percent annually on heating and cooling bills, or up to $83 per year. Turn the Thermostat Down. Inspect and Replace Your Furnace Filter Regularly.

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