Tag: Energy Efficiency - Page 3
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World's Fastest Supercomputer is Also One of the Most Efficient
The Titan supercomputer was ranked as one of the most energy efficient supercomputers by the Green500 list.
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Is Mass Transit Bad for the Environment?
Freakonomics fires off another contrarian missive. This time, on mass transit, there are some important points to be considered.
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Facebook Uses Open-Air Cooling in Super Efficienct N.C. Data Center
The data center was able to achieve a PUE of 1.07 even in triple-digit weather.
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The Germans are Fools for Trying to Be Outstanding Examples of Energy Independence
So says Kevin P. Hoffman in the German daily Tagespiegel; but his insult hides a deeper message.
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A Picture Is Worth: The City of Tomorrow, 1934
For once, the architect envisioning the future got it right: A City of glass towers and cars
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Boston Starbucks Trial Free Wireless Charging For Customers
If you’ve been wondering if a wireless charger is worth the investment, this could be a great way to test it out.
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Smartphones Could Use Half the Power with New Technology Breakthrough
A new power amplifier design could cut energy consumption by cellular base stations and smartphones by half.
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Turn Your Clocks Back an Hour, If You Have a Clock
Every year, this ritual of daylight saving time seems more pointless
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The Great Transition, Part II: Building a Wind-Centered Economy
In the race to transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy and avoid runaway climate change, wind has opened a wide lead on both solar and geothermal energy.
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Smart Grid Saves Chattanooga Utility $1.4 Million During Storm
Smart grid tools cut power outages in half and save EPB Chattanooga from many of the costs of diagnosing outages and restoring power.
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5 Energy-Themed Jack-O-Lantern Patterns for Halloween
Let your geek flame burn bright this Halloween with energy-themed Jack-o-lanterns
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Samsung and Sharp Lead Energy Efficiency Rankings for TVs
Enervee has released a report scoring all major TV manufacturers on energy efficiency and electricity costs.
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Best Cleantech News for Your Weekend Reading October 6-7, 2012
Morning coffee-worthy tech news from around the web for your weekend reading pleasure.
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Middle Eastern City Reduces Heat by 10 Degrees Through Passive Cooling
Gigantic cooling towers are just one of the innovations on display in this video exploration of the "city of the future".
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Cargill to Stop Using Least Efficient Ships
The agribusiness giant is sending a major signal to ship owners that fuel efficiency matters.
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Serious Energy's High Efficiency Fiberglass Windows Division Sold
A sad story of over-reach, as the window company that was going to conquer the construction world doesn't
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New Nest Thermostat Has Slimmer Design, Even More Energy-Saving Features
The smart thermostat is now compatible with most home heating and cooling systems in the U.S. and Canada.
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Rooftop Mats Could Let Buildings Sweat to Cool Off
A new material could be applied to roofs that would soak up rain and then "sweat" out the moisture when temperatures are high to cool down buildings without electricity.
