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Alternative Energy

Missing the Forest for the Trees

Is the transition fuel fossil?
September 5, 2022
Max Rohr

With our level of energy use, no one single renewable energy source can provide all the energy needed in U.S. homes. However, wood-burning boiler systems can be a sustainable energy resource — much more prevalent in many areas than solar or wind energy.


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The Future is Now

Green Energy in the Land of the Free

Modern projects demonstrate that we can create buildings and communities with autonomy while still connecting to the main grid.
September 5, 2022
BF Nagy

As we try to deal with the colossal challenges of outdated infrastructure challenges and climate change, there is a trend toward building and living in smaller, more self-reliant buildings and communities— while still enjoying the benefits of connecting to the grid. 


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Two Top International Engineering Societies Collaborate to Support Climate Research

Two Top International Engineering Societies Collaborate to Support Climate Research

August 12, 2022
Two of the world’s premier engineering professional societies today have annoucned a collaborative sustainability research effort focused on applying new technologies to combat climate change
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DOE Seeks Input on Critical Materials Research Program to Strengthen Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing

DOE Seeks Input on Critical Materials Research Program to Strengthen Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing

August 12, 2022
DOE Seeks Input by Sept. 9, 2022
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Alternative Energy

The Electronics Supply Chain: Mining Metals Locally

Recycling e-waste rather than digging into the Earth for all the precious metals we need to make our new gadgets.
August 5, 2022
Max Rohr

Mining e-waste rather than the Earth for all the precious metals we need to make our new gadgets.


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The Future is Now

Heat Pumps for a Better Tomorrow

The United States and other countries are taking steps to make heat pumps more accessible to average homeowners through financing.
August 5, 2022
BF Nagy

The U.S. government is doubling down on heat pump technology to assist in our national defense — helping to thwart attempts to tamper with our water supply, food production or infrastructure.


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Geothermal HVAC

New York’s Thermal Energy Networks Law

It allows energy utilities to distribute and sell thermal energy contained in hydronic ambient temperature pipelines running through cities.
August 5, 2022
Jay Egg

This TEN legislation took about seven years from concept to passage. 


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U.S. Green Building Council Announces Recipients of 2022 LEED Homes Awards

U.S. Green Building Council Announces Recipients of 2022 LEED Homes Awards

July 13, 2022
The annual awards recognize LEED projects, builders and developers committed to sustainable, healthy and resilient homes.
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Alternative Energy

Crypto Expansion

Addressing the energy per transaction dilemma.
July 4, 2022
Max Rohr

One cryptocurrency transaction uses more energy than the average U.S. household does in a month. 


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The Future is Now

Greening Industrial Processes

Technology for low-energy homes, green cement and green steel is making inroads to decarbonization and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
July 4, 2022
BF Nagy

Early adopters of new technologies are considered visionaries, thinking years ahead of the majority. Mainstream entities fight this technological evolution — especially when it has economic ramifications. 


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