Tag: Energy Efficiency
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Shipping Container Inspired Sauna is Prefab Relaxation in a Box
Yet another creative manifestation of the shipping container, the Sauna Box from Castor is entirely self-sufficient, getting its electric power from solar panels and heat from a wood-fired stove for sustainability. An insulated 96” cube of sculptural corten steel (it is not a true shipping container), the water-tight Sauna Box is a custom-built prefab structure, can…
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Realising Significant Benefits through Building Energy Management Systems
Building energy management systems (BEMS) is one of the most effective ways of monitoring and controlling your energy expenditure. Businesses may struggle to reduce their overhead costs without a similar smart meter. Some of the best systems can save you 25 percent, according to studies carried out on the effectiveness of building management system for…
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This Week in Energy News for April 19, 2013
This week in Jetson Green Energy News, we’re reporting on wind power in Australia and California, the smart homes and solar job market in the U.S., solar power in Germany, Sweden’s plans to be oil-free, Panasonic’s Solar Lantern Project, and a French winery that is going to make toothpaste from its carbon emissions. Plus, we…
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Georgia Home Builder Receives 2013 Energy Partner of the Year Recognition
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency held their annual ceremony to honor 118 companies on its list of 2013 Energy Star Partners of the Year and included Grayhawk Homes, the home builder based in Columbus, Georgia, whose production and construction standards consistently meet Energy Star guidelines. Last year, Grayhawk…
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Understanding the Benefits of LED Lights for Industrial Needs
This guest article from UK-based Catherine Dickinson explores the evolution of the LED light and its emerging place in the industrial sector. The initial price point for LED bulbs is considerably more expensive, however, when analyzing the lifecycle picture, the energy savings and projected lifespan are rather convincing.