Articles Tagged with ''renewable energy''

Variable-speed compressor technology has leveled the playing field for this type of heating and cooling equipment.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman announced the 20 collegiate teams selected to compete in the DOE’s Solar Decathlon 2015 at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, Calif. The teams will now begin the nearly two-year process of building solar-powered houses that are affordable, innovative and energy-efficient.

A panel of solar industry judges chose Free Hot Water for its innovative and cost-effective design of a solar hydronic heating, hot water and photovoltaic system that was shown to be cost-competitive with a natural gas system.

Geothermal heat pump manufacturer ClimateMaster has designed an online calculator that demonstrates to homeowners the potential cost savings of a geothermal system.

The Connecticut Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority is pioneering innovative financing methods that make rooftop solar systems more affordable and accessible for consumers.

Developers are creating a new subdivision of homes in Kennewick, Wash., with underground geothermal systems. The subdivision has 18 lots; the long-term plan is to build 400 homes.

This 20-page publication, “A Consumer’s Guide: Heat Your Water with the Sun,” introduces consumers to solar heating technologies.

Tjernlund Products’ HotShot Universal Blower captures air on top of a wood stove and blows it out an adjustable chute into the room at stovetop height.

Caleffi is kicking off its year-long Caleffi Excellence program to encourage designers and installers of hydronic or plumbing systems to showcase their work featuring its products.

GeoStar introduces two new commercial water-source units to its product line — the Aston Compact and the Arbor Base — and announces upgrades to the GeoStar Arbor.