Smart windows open new opportunities for energy savings
An article by Paul Batistelli, eco-business.com. Windows are a key component to any building’s design, so it’s only fitting that they are also an essential part of new strategies to improve energy efficiency. Windows impact the form and function of all rooms, and due to the heat transferred through the glass, windows have a significant Read on…
Energy labels to be revised from Sep 1
An article in Channel NewsAsia. From 1 September 2014, energy labels will be revised to carry estimated annual energy cost and energy consumption information. This will help inform consumers of the life-cycle cost of an appliance before purchasing it. The National Environment Agency (NEA) is enhancing its Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme (MELS), and extending the Read on…
Preparing for a Flood of Energy Efficiency Spending
An article by Kate Galbraith, The New York Times. Wrapping up an elaborate energy audit, Knoxville is about to find out which of 99 city buildings are wasting the most energy. It hopes to begin repairs this summer, just in time to catch a tsunami of federal stimulus money earmarked for such unglamorous tasks as Read on…