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How the R-value of a buildings insulation or home is calculated and the factors that effect the final R value, and how to use it.

Convection directly effects the cost of keeping your house warm in winter. This article explains what convention is and some practical tips on how to battle convection.

Scathing report says Tory governments have held back progress on clean energy goals

Tennessee’s fourth largest city, Chattanooga, became the first American airport to be 100 percent solar powered – and joins only a handful of airports who claim the same across the world.  The $5 million dollar solar...

The Lane End House by PAD studio incorporates natural building material and sustainable solutions to increase energy-efficiency. The resulting design creates a passive home with a smaller environmental footprint and a focus...

It may be time to start building power plants in Texas again.

The electric utility industry has been buffeted by two recent trends that threaten to upend the profitability, and in some cases the future viability of, those companies that are slow to adapt to a new, rapidly changing landscape...

New textile-based solar cells developed by Fraunhofer researchers, semitrailers could soon be producing the electricity needed to power cooling systems or other onboard equipment...

In between the Mediterranean Sea and the coastal mountain range in northern Spain, Tarragona-based architect Guillem Carrera has completed Casa VN, an energy-efficient luxury home that pays homage to the region’s historic...

The latest crop of utility participants includes NRG Energy, Cleco Corp., Entergy, Louisville Gas & Electric/Kentucky Utilities, AEP’s distributed energy ventures group AEP OnSite Partners and Hindustan Power from India.

Consumers Energy says it’s happy with the launch of its electric vehicle charging station program and open to expanding the three-year, $10 million pilot.

ENGIE Storage has announced it will supply and operate a 19 MW/38 MWh portfolio of six energy storage sites that will contribute to the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target Program and participate in ISO-New England wholesale...

According to the latest forecast by BloombergNEF (BNEF), energy storage installations (not including pumped hydropower) around the world will multiply exponentially, from 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh...

A new report from Navigant Research released this week says that revenue from device and data management technologies could grow from approximately $14.8 billion in 2018 to more than $22.1 billion in 2027 at a compound annual...

Whitefish, Montana is known for its spectacular natural scenery, and now a family of four has a beautiful new home that reflects the region. Using an existing barn as inspiration, CTA Group designed the Railway Residence,...

Missouri’s smallest investor-owned utility is charting a dramatically different course two years after being acquired by new owners.

Last week, California’s Glendale Water & Power (GWP) received approval from the Glendale City Council to move forward with a plan to repower the aging Grayson Power Plant with a combination of renewable energy resources,...

There are ways of keeping a house or property comfortable without spending a fortune on electricity. Listed here are ways to do that.

Using an energy efficient appliance is an important decision to make, as often the appliance is left running 24x7 so if you choose the right appliance it could significantly reduce your ongoing energy costs.

Lighting is usually the second highest energy consumer in a property (after heating and cooling); therefore using energy efficient lighting can do a lot to reduce energy consumption...

Home automation can help reduce the energy demands of a building whilst making it more comfortable to work or live in.

Green or Eco Architects are architects who specialize in designing buildings that are energy efficient, sustainable and kind to the environment. This is achieved by: reducing the environmental impact of building; designing...

Been efficient in our energy usage not only helps reduce the demands placed on the planet it can also save money. There are various ways in which you can reduce your energy usage ranging from energy efficient light bulbs...

Work out how much power your devices and appliances use with the total cost. Also shows how much standby/phantom power costs you. Helps you save money.

This solar panel calculator will, given the Watt rating of a solar panel, its dimensions and number of units calculate the total power you can expect and roof space taken up...

Interactive calculator to help work out the savings from installing a solar power system and when it breaks even. Can factor in Feed in Tariffs, rising electrical bill costs and comparative investment returns.

Works out the ideal Eave depth for a given height of window and world location; so the Sun comes in in Winter but not Summer, maximizing the passive solar effect.

R-value to U-value conversion calculator

R-Value calculator to work out the total R-Value of a set of materials, say in a wall, ceiling or floor. Great for working out rate of heat loss or gain.