One of the drawbacks to current solar energy systems is that they can only produce heat or electricity, not both at the same time. Researchers at MIT have found a solution to that problem and outlined a technique that can accomplish just that.
MIT Researchers Create a Way to Generate Heat and Electricity From Solar Energy
October 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
Facebook, Opower Developing Social Energy Efficiency App
October 17, 2011 By 4 Comments
Facebook and Opower have teamed together with the Natural Resources Defense Council to create a social energy app for Facebook that they hope will help raise awareness of energy consumption and efficiency. Those who use the app will be able to compare their energy use with a national average of similar homes, as well as those of their friends.
Intematix’s New Phosphor Combination Opens New Industries for LED Use
October 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A company that is setting the bar high with advances in lighting technology is Intematix with their headquarters in Fremont, CA. They have demonstrated their technological advances with their ChromaLit Collection and now this month they are releasing their new Color Rendering Index (CRI) for LED lights.
Small Scale Designs Make Big Impact in Sustainable Architecture
October 13, 2011 By 2 Comments
Thirty years ago, couples looked to build sprawling homes. The American dream, a mansion on mass amounts of land was ideal. Now this concept is being re-evaluated and “go big or go home” no longer applies to architecture. Tiny homes that are easily constructed and are very sustainable are now in demand. These small dwellings are as beautiful as the giant structures of past generations just measured on a different scale.
US Green Building Council Changing LEED Standards for 2012
October 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
