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Environment
fromArs Technica
22 hours ago

Greenhouse gases from data center boom could outpace entire nations

New gas projects for data centers in the US may emit more greenhouse gases than Morocco in 2024.
DevOps
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

AI Demand Is Forcing a Rethink of Data Center Power, Cooling

AI's rapid growth is challenging data center infrastructure, necessitating rethinking of power, cooling, and construction strategies.
#energy-efficiency
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Renovation
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How a Rhode Island apartment building for seniors installed 277 heat pumps in just 12 days

Carroll Tower retrofitted with 277 heat pumps, reducing energy costs and emissions significantly.
Wine
fromBon Appetit
6 days ago

The Best Wine Fridges for Tiny Spaces, Major Collections, and Everything in Between

Proper wine storage is essential for maintaining quality, and investing in a wine fridge can protect your bottles and enhance their longevity.
Everyday cooking
fromArchitectural Digest
2 years ago

Knowing How to Descale a Humidifier Is Actually a Big Deal-Here's Your Guide to Keeping It Clean

Hydrogen peroxide effectively disinfects humidifiers, preventing bacteria and mold growth in stagnant water.
#data-centers
fromWIRED
2 days ago
Environment

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Data Centers Causing Huge Temperature Spikes for Miles Around Them, Study Suggests

fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

The latest in data centers, AI, and energy

Massive data centers are essential for AI development but raise concerns about their environmental and community impact.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Environment

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
Environment
fromWIRED
2 days ago

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

Natural gas projects for data centers linked to major tech companies could emit over 129 million tons of greenhouse gases annually.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Data Centers Causing Huge Temperature Spikes for Miles Around Them, Study Suggests

Data centers are creating heat islands, raising land temperatures by up to 16 degrees Fahrenheit and affecting over 340 million people.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

The latest in data centers, AI, and energy

Massive data centers are essential for AI development but raise concerns about their environmental and community impact.
Environment
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Buyer's Guide: Most Efficient Counter-Depth Refrigerators

Energy efficiency is important, but dimensions and configuration are crucial when choosing a counter-depth refrigerator.
Environment
fromAxios
1 week ago

AI's power demands give carbon capture a new push

Big tech companies are leading the development of carbon capture technology to address rising electricity demand from AI and data centers.
#heat-pumps
Remodel
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Why California's heat pump target is failing: a former Apple engineer's $3,800 fix for the installation crisis - Silicon Canals

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but installation challenges hinder progress.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Real estate

Exclusive: Gradient's heat pumps get new smarts to enable old building retrofits | TechCrunch

Remodel
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Why California's heat pump target is failing: a former Apple engineer's $3,800 fix for the installation crisis - Silicon Canals

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but installation challenges hinder progress.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Real estate

Exclusive: Gradient's heat pumps get new smarts to enable old building retrofits | TechCrunch

European startups
fromTechzine Global
3 weeks ago

Vertiv acquires ThermoKey to boost AI data center cooling

Vertiv is acquiring ThermoKey to enhance its thermal management solutions, focusing on heat exchange technologies for data centers and AI applications.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong

Widespread reliance on air conditioning has significantly altered architectural design incentives, particularly in Hong Kong.
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

How Terraco Enhances Thermal Efficiency and Facade Longevity in Prefabricated Buildings

Offsite construction has delivered measurable environmental gains, with a peer-reviewed study showing an average reduction of 78.8% in construction waste compared to conventional methods. Under controlled factory conditions, reductions can reach up to 90%, highlighting significant improvements in sustainability.
Environment
Upper West Side
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Evenly Lit, Not Overlit: Rethinking Brightness in Subtropical Cities

Avoiding western light in homes enhances thermal comfort and reduces harsh illumination effects.
#ai-infrastructure
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Environment

Data centers are so hot, their 'heat island' effect is raising temperatures up to 6 miles away and impacting 343 million people worldwide, study finds | Fortune

AI infrastructure is creating a 'data heat island effect' that raises local temperatures and impacts millions of people.
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Your datacenter's power architecture called. It's not happy

Accelerated computing demands exceed legacy datacenter power architectures, forcing migration from 48V to high-voltage DC systems to handle extreme power densities and current requirements.
Environment
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Data centers are so hot, their 'heat island' effect is raising temperatures up to 6 miles away and impacting 343 million people worldwide, study finds | Fortune

AI infrastructure is creating a 'data heat island effect' that raises local temperatures and impacts millions of people.
#datacenters
Environment
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

AI datacenters create heat islands around them, paper finds

Datacenters significantly raise surrounding temperatures, impacting communities up to 10 km away, with average increases between 1.5°C and 2.4°C.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

A New Standard for High-Performance, Energy-Generating Facades

Building-integrated photovoltaics embedded in the facade generate 513 kW of the facility's 632 kW solar capacity, producing 420,000 kWh annually and meeting the 20% renewable energy mandate.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Shark's ChillPill fan can cool your skin like an ice pack

SharkNinja's ChillPill is a multi-function personal cooling device combining air circulation, water misting, and a metal cooling plate for immediate temperature relief.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive

The Iran war has once again shown our drive for clean power is essential for our energy security so we can escape the grip of fossil fuel markets we don't control.
Environment
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

How to maintain efficient heat recovery ventilation in modern commercial spaces - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Checking your equipment once a month helps catch small issues before they turn into expensive repairs. A routine keeps everything running smoothly and extends the life of the hardware. Managers should create a simple checklist for their maintenance staff to follow.
Business
Miscellaneous
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

This Compact Space Heater Pays its Users

Heatbit redirects heat from bitcoin mining into home heating while paying users and purifying air, addressing technology's hidden environmental impact.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

We are making sure that we have renewable energy powering all of our datacentre footprint. We have 100% renewable power today that is powering all of Azure, and we're very proud to build that base and essentially stimulate renewable energy around the world and in the UK.
Environment
E-Commerce
fromArchitectural Digest
1 year ago

These Space Heaters Will Arrive Before the Imminent Winter Freeze

Amazon sells a wide range of space heaters—portable, infrared, and oil-filled—featuring eco modes, digital displays, remote controls, oscillation, and safety protections.
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Konvekta to present CO-based thermal management systems for electric buses at mobility move 2026 - Sustainable Bus

Heating, cooling, and battery temperature control are among the biggest energy consumers in electric buses today - and thus have a direct impact on range, availability, and operating costs.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Extreme heat lab: enduring the climate of the future

"So whenever people think about hot weather, they always talk about the temperature," he says. "There's two issues with that. First of all, most people don't realise that the temperature is measured in the shade. So if you're in direct solar radiation, the amount of heat stress you're exposed to is much greater as it will stress your body out a lot more."
Public health
New York City
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

More NYCHA Apartments to Get Climate-Friendly Heat Pumps

Over 700 Beach 41st Street Houses units will switch to electric heat pumps, reducing pollution and improving reliability compared with aging fossil-fuel boilers.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

A Water Heater That Doubles as a Data Center - and Cuts Your Energy Bill - Yanko Design

Superheat H1 replaces traditional heating elements with processors that simultaneously compute and heat water, using a single electricity input twice to reduce hot water energy consumption by up to 80 percent.
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Cling selects Garrett oil-free centrifugal compressor for next-generation electric bus and truck HVAC systems in China - Sustainable Bus

According to the company, the compressor integrates an ultra-high-speed electric motor exceeding 160,000 rpm combined with an oil-free foil bearing system. The architecture is designed to deliver reduced package size, lower weight and lower noise levels compared with conventional scroll compressors. Garrett states that the system is up to 50% smaller, 30% lighter and 10 dB quieter than traditional scroll-based solutions. The compressor is engineered for compatibility with 400V to 800V heat pump systems and supports low-pressure, low-GWP refrigerants.
Cars
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Trane swallows LiquidStack to juice its DC cooling lineup

You may recall LiquidStack was one of the early players in two-phase immersion cooling, and first dunked servers into tanks of dielectric liquids to cool down crypto mining operations. Microsoft was among the first to trial LiquidStack's tech all the way back in 2021. Since then, the company has expanded its portfolio to include both single-phase and dual-phase immersion tanks, plus direct-to-chip cooling technologies, including a rather beefy 10MW modular coolant distribution unit (CDU).
Artificial intelligence
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Microsoft touts immature HTS tech for datacenter efficiency

High-temperature superconducting (HTS) power delivery can reduce datacenter power losses, increase electrical density, and save space compared with copper or aluminum wiring.
DevOps
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

High-Temperature Superconductors Could Redefine Data Center Power Density

High-temperature superconductors can reduce electricity transmission losses and improve grid efficiency to support growing AI data center power demands.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Thermal Memory: How Climate Shapes Architectural Heritage

Heritage is usually catalogued by what can be drawn, not by what changed temperature. In heat, buildings are learned first through skin, only later through sight. Generations learn, through their bodies, what works. Shade reduces glare and radiant heat. Air movement shifts perception by several degrees. Thick walls slow temperature swings.
Miscellaneous
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
34 years ago

Best Ways to Keep Outside Air Conditioning Unit Cool

Shading outdoor air-conditioner compressor units improves efficiency and cooling output by keeping surrounding air cooler, allowing condenser coils to dissipate heat more effectively.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

When Light Meets Energy in Glass Ceilings

From the large industrial roofs and galleries of the 19th century to the contemporary atriums of museums and public buildings, glass has been a recurring material in shaping large and monumental interior spaces. More than a technological or engineering solution, these horizontal glazed planes introduce a distinct luminous quality: light that comes from above. Unlike lateral daylight entering through façades, zenithal light is more evenly distributed, reduces harsh shadows, and lends spaces a sense of continuity and openness that is difficult to achieve otherwise.
Design
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

This Much-Hyped Wall Heater Might Save You Energy. But It Has a Fatal Flaw

Boldr Kelvin is a stylish, energy-efficient far-infrared wall heater delivering gentle silent warmth but poorly heats air and sends substantial heat back into the wall.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

A Swiss Designer Just Replaced Your HVAC System With a 500-Year-Old Pot - Yanko Design

Ancient terracotta-based heating and cooling systems offer a unified, energy-efficient alternative to modern split infrastructure by leveraging centuries-old physics of thermal absorption and evaporative cooling.
fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

How I gave a super car the perfect storage climate with a special type of dehumidifier

This is a brilliant machine for use in a garage. Not only can you control the humidity of the space at the touch of a button on your phone, it can be wall-mounted out of the way, and can handle cooler temperatures as well as looking the part - even beside a fancy super car
Remodel
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Understanding U-Value: The Foundation of Energy-Efficient Envelopes

Building envelope thermal transmittance (U-value) is the fundamental metric determining energy efficiency, calculated by dividing heat flow by surface area and temperature difference to assess insulation performance.
#heat-pump-technology
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How heat pumps work in cold weather

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with air-source models operating reliably down to minus 25°C and ground-source systems providing even greater efficiency by accessing stable underground heat sources.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Do heat pumps work in cold weather?

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with refrigerants operating below minus 40°C and air-source models working reliably at minus 25°C, making them viable alternatives to fossil fuel heating systems even in harsh climates.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How heat pumps work in cold weather

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with air-source models operating reliably down to minus 25°C and ground-source systems providing even greater efficiency by accessing stable underground heat sources.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Do heat pumps work in cold weather?

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with refrigerants operating below minus 40°C and air-source models working reliably at minus 25°C, making them viable alternatives to fossil fuel heating systems even in harsh climates.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

I Love My Dehumidifier and Will Never Go Back to the Damp

You should buy a dehumidifier. It will almost certainly improve your home environment. Pulling moisture from the air helps banish condensation and mold, making it cheaper and easier to regulate the temperature in your house or apartment. There's a reason the chatter about dehumidifiers has grown so loud and sales are soaring; it's because they work. Whether you've seen a persuasive Reddit thread, a life hack on TikTok, or an expert guide to the best dehumidifiers, the hype is real.
Environment
Environment
fromCointelegraph
3 months ago

How Bitcoin Mining Waste Heat Is Being Used to Warm Canadian Greenhouses

Heat from Bitcoin mining can be repurposed to heat greenhouses, reducing energy waste and lowering operating costs, especially with liquid-cooled systems.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

New laws make heat pump installers a hot commodity

The updated Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) requires sellers of single family homes or duplexes to complete at least six credits worth of upgrades before final sale or pay $2,500 to the city, which is then funneled to the buyer upon completion of the upgrades. For many sellers, installing a heat pump is the easiest and most efficient way to earn all six credits in one fell swoop, while also significantly increasing the appeal of the property, notes Grimsich, CEO of 1-888-Heat-Pumps.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Londoners borrow thermal cameras to cut heat loss

Free thermal imaging camera loans helped Londoners identify heat loss and insulation problems, prompting targeted home improvements that reduce energy bills and improve living conditions.
fromBest Products
2 months ago

Our Favorite Humidifiers to Turn Your Home Office Into the Best Remote Destination

The purpose of a humidifier is to increase and regulate the indoor air's moisture level. How this works is different depending on the season and temperature both inside and outside. Overall, though, a humidifier helps maintain a comfortable, healthy, and optimal humidity range of 30 to 50%. To create this environment, most humidifiers use water vapor or steam to help combat dryness caused by heating systems or harsh climates (which often happen indoors during winter).
Environment
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Germans swear by this 5-minute winter habit that keeps homes healthier and cuts heating costs - Silicon Canals

Open windows fully for five minutes several times daily to quickly replace humid indoor air with dry outdoor air, reducing condensation and mold.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The heating mistakes inflating your energy bills by hundreds - and what to do instead

Neglecting radiator maintenance and common central heating mistakes can add hundreds of pounds to annual energy bills.
Environment
fromianVisits
2 months ago

New heat network plans to tap the Thames to warm London's South Bank

The Waterloo and South Bank Heat Network will draw low‑carbon heat from the River Thames to heat buildings, backed by Hemiko and government funding.
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