energy efficiency

U.S. Department of Energy Finalizes Washer and Dryer Efficiency Standards

U.S. Department of Energy Finalizes Washer and Dryer Efficiency Standards

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced finalized energy efficiency standards for washing machines and dryers. According to the DOE, the new standards could save U.S. households a total of $2.2 billion annually on utility costs, with savings of up to $39 billion on energy and water bills over 30 years. Additionally, the measures […]

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    Electric ‘Wallpaper’ Could Warm Homes With Radiant Heat

    Electric ‘Wallpaper’ Could Warm Homes With Radiant Heat

    You’ve probably heard of radiant floor heating for warming floors. But more companies are developing innovative infrared “wallpaper” that can electrically heat a room, with even heat distribution and low utility bills to boot. Two UK-based companies, iHelios and NextGen Heating, are leading the charge on the electric wallpaper, which uses infrared waves to emit […]

    DOE Proposes Stronger Appliance Efficiency Standards

    DOE Proposes Stronger Appliance Efficiency Standards

    The Department of Energy proposed new efficiency standards for home appliances it says will save users $3.5 billion per year and reduce carbon pollution over the next 30 years by about the annual equivalent of 29 million homes. The innovation resulting from stronger efficiency standards is projected to save users about $295 over the life […]

    Are Gas Stoves Bad for Your Health?

    Are Gas Stoves Bad for Your Health?

    Cooks love their gadgets, from countertop slow cookers to instant-read thermometers. Now, there’s increasing interest in magnetic induction cooktops – surfaces that cook much faster than conventional stoves, without igniting a flame or heating an electric coil.

    UK Energy Customers Save More Than $3 Million by Using High Energy Appliances at Off-Peak Times

    UK Energy Customers Save More Than $3 Million by Using High Energy Appliances at Off-Peak Times

    In an effort to stop power shortages this winter, more than a million households and businesses in Britain are taking advantage of a National Grid program called the Demand Flexibility Service, which pays back customers who turn off high-energy appliances like dishwashers and ovens during specific peak times, reported Reuters. According to the National Grid, […]

    Average Gas Mileage of New U.S. Vehicles Did Not Improve in 2021

    Average Gas Mileage of New U.S. Vehicles Did Not Improve in 2021

    New cars sold in the United States in 2021 got no better fuel mileage than the year before, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Monday. The agency’s annual Automotive Trends Report found model year 2021 vehicles got just 25.4 miles per gallon, reflecting weakened CAFE standards implemented by the previous administration. “Automakers won’t slash […]