Tag: Heating - Page 2
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HVAC Failure Alerts Come Before You Know The System Is Down
A new product from Ecobee sends alerts to contractors to fix your HVAC system, sometimes sending them out before the homeowner even knows something went wrong.
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Use a Hot Water Bottle and Turn Down the Heat
They are old fashioned but they sure do work in winter.
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IDS12: The Return of the Rumford Fireplace As An Efficient Prefab
Rumford Fireplaces are more efficient and take up less space. Why did they fall out of favor?
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Ask Pablo: Is It Really Worth Insulating My Pipes?
Dear Pablo: I had a home energy audit done and they recommended insulating my pipes. The estimated cost was quite high and I wonder, is it really worth it?
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Incandescent Bulbs Still Suck: Why the Bulb as Heater Argument Falls Short
Some folks argue that incandescent bulbs are not as inefficient as they seem. After all, they heat our houses too. But do they do so effectively?
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The Week in Pictures: Parisian Industrial Island to Become Green Cultural Hub, Elf-Powered Christmas Tree, and More
An island once home to a Renault car factory will be sustainably transformed. We also have a Christmas tree powered by jumping elves, a hydrogen-powered tractor, and more.
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Cut Your Heating Bill in Half: Heat the Person Not the House (Video)
One permaculturist claims 87% savings on his electric heating bill by focusing on heating the body, not the house.
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Gorgeous Soapstone Wood Stove Keeps You Warm For 15 Hours
Nothing like a bit of thermal mass to keep the heat
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24V Invisible Radiant Heating System Spotted at Casa Decor '11
M-Therm Comfort-Heating is a new energy- and material-efficient way to heat our homes. I spotted these two rolls of heating foil in one of the rooms at this year's Casa Decor in Barcelona. You simply apply the foil like wallpaper to the walls or place it
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How to Heat a Home Office Efficiently: Wear Some Bloody Gloves
Heating a home office efficiently is not rocket science. Here are some strategies to keep the chill out.
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In Japan It's Taken A Nuclear Disaster To Get People To Bundle Up - What About the US?
With over 2GW of electricity offline after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the Japanese are being told to bundle up to prevent blackouts. What will it take for the US to conserve energy?
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iPod Creators Design The Perfect Thermostat That Learns Your Habits
Simple, sleek and smart, this thermostat learns your behavior and can be controlled remotely.
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Disneyland Paris Will Turn Heat from Its Computers Into Energy
Part of the magic of Disneyland is that you never see what's behind the "magic" - the workers in the mascot costumes, the networks of underground tunnels, and all the computers that keep everything running. But for once, it's
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Keep Warm with a Low-Tech, Solar Powered Radiator
Space and water heating are responsible for about two thirds of energy use in American homes. Considering that the conventional choices for home heating are oil and gas, it's not easy to find a sustainable way
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Ask Pablo: Will a "Water-Saving" Hot Water Recirculation Pump Really Save Me Money?
Image credit: Shaylor, used under Creative Commons license. Dear Pablo: I am considering getting a hot water recirculation pump. They claim to save a lot of water and I am wondering if this makes up for their energy use. Should I get a hot water
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A Paris School Turns to the Sewers for a Sustainable Heat Source
Paris has been on an alternative energy roll as of late: installing hydropower turbines in the Seine, testing the limits
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Tour of the Second PassivHaus in UK
This lovely looking Victorian house in west London seems deceptively straightforward except for a tiny plaque on the front door. It notes that this is the second house in the UK to reach PassivHaus standards. And that is no mean
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Ask Pablo: Is It Better To Live Somewhere Hot And Run The AC Or Somewhere Cold And Crank The Heat?
Image credit: victoriafee, used under Creative Commons license. Dear Pablo: Air conditioning uses a lot of energy but I am wondering if it is actually better (more sustainable) to live somewhere hot, where you need AC, or somewhere cold, where you need
