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BF Nagy

BF Nagy

BF Nagy specializes in sustainable technology solutions, government energy initiatives and modern economics. He writes for magazines, journals and clean tech organizations all over the world. He recently completed 15 years of expert interviews for a book that is nearing completion, entitled The New Energy Age.

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The Future is Now

New Materials and Modern Thinkers

The planet’s struggling engineers and innovators, the Davids, are beginning to get the better of Goliath.
March 6, 2023
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Today’s mechanical engineers are learning more about energy-efficient building systems and practices to design the best buildings for their clients using environmentally safe materials. Read on to discover how tree bark and cork can help with energy efficiency.


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The World Needs a Retrofit

We can make history by helping retrofit buildings with systems that increase their value while allowing us to breathe cleaner air.
February 3, 2023
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Contractors and engineers will be on the front lines of the decarbonization and electrification efforts. Start educating yourself today to help build the structures of tomorrow.


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Emissions-Free in ‘23

It seems as if more construction professionals and industry organizations understand the need to quickly shift to low-emission buildings.
January 6, 2023
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As energy-efficient technologies such as heat pumps, rooftop solar and home batteries, and electric vehicle sales are increasing, it seems that more U.S. consumers are supporting decarbonization initiatives.


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Survival Tech for Extreme Weather

Florida’s Babcock Ranch is a beacon for resiliency as it survives Hurricane Ian with almost no damage and no loss of electricity or water.
December 5, 2022
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Climate change is increasing the instances of destructive weather events, but a focus on resiliency and renewable energy can mitigate the loss of life and life-giving substances: food, drinkable water and breathable air. Read on to discover how Florida’s Babcock Ranch is a beacon for resiliency.


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The World in 2035

A tale of an engineering family tackling climate change problems to help the planet.
November 4, 2022
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BF Nagy touches on a myriad of climate change solutions in this story of Brock and Paige Donovan and their son, Atom. Read on for an excerpt of Nagy’s new novel.


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America Goes Green

Congress has passed three historic bills since December 2020 that dramatically shift the country to clean buildings, energy and refrigeration.
October 3, 2022
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As Congress passes green energy legislation, the Seattle Kraken’s Climate Pledge Arena showcases many of the technologies that can be used to reduce carbon emissions and recycle as much as possible in a large sports arena.


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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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Riding the Electrification Wave: Are You Lagging Behind?

Companies hedging their bets on future market share should offer not only HVAC but also electronics and electrical engineering expertise.
June 3, 2022
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The Siemens Microgrid Lab is researching methods to bolster the country’s emergency electricity needs, among other things. 


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