• Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 3rd, 2014
US Rolls Out New Efficiency Standards for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

US Rolls Out New Efficiency Standards for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

The new standards will cut carbon pollution by 142 million metric tons over 30 years

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 4th, 2014
Electricity Use of US Homes Now at Its Lowest in Over a Decade

Electricity Use of US Homes Now at Its Lowest in Over a Decade

Given the electronics bonanza, this is fairly surprising

Shower Head Tells People When They're Spending Too Much Time in the Bathroom

Shower Head Tells People When They're Spending Too Much Time in the Bathroom

The Uji shower head is intended to reduce water and electricity consumption

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 6th, 2012
Smart Battery Stores Cheap Electricity, Releases It When Costs Increase

Smart Battery Stores Cheap Electricity, Releases It When Costs Increase

These batteries are meant to cut down on a building’s electricity costs

Individuals' Green Initiatives Might Be Only Short Term

Individuals' Green Initiatives Might Be Only Short Term

Researcher John Bird thinks people can't commit to long-term, earth-friendly strategies