Tag #Energy Efficiency

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Sustainable Features Add $118,000 to Australian House Prices

Domain's Sustainability in Property Report shows Australian houses advertised with sustainable features such as "solar" or "double-glazed" sold for an average of $118,000 (14.5%) more in the three months to April 2025, driven by rising living costs and buyer preference for energy efficiency, despite...

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Dynamic Line Ratings Increase Power Grid Capacity, Saving Billions

Facing surging electricity demand, utilities are leveraging Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) systems to increase transmission line capacity by dynamically adjusting current flow based on real-time weather and line conditions, resulting in significant cost savings and grid efficiency improvements; National ...

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TUM Unveils Energy-Efficient, Secure AI Pro Chip for Local Processing

TUM researchers unveiled the AI Pro, a neuromorphic chip enabling local AI processing without cloud servers, enhancing security and energy efficiency; it consumes 24 microjoules for some tasks, costs 30,000 euros, and is manufactured by Global Foundries.

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New Chip Halves Large Language Model Energy Consumption

Researchers at Oregon State University developed a processing chip that cuts large language model energy use by 50% by using machine learning to correct data transmission errors, reducing data center energy needs.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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UN Headquarters' East River Cooling System Reduces Energy Consumption

The United Nations headquarters in New York City uses a water-based cooling system drawing from the East River, reducing energy consumption significantly compared to traditional air conditioning; similar systems are used in Geneva and Copenhagen, highlighting a sustainable alternative amid rising gl...

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UK to Ban Gas Boilers in New Homes by Next Year

The UK government will ban gas boilers in new homes as early as next year, accelerating the implementation of the Future Homes Standard, which also mandates solar panels on almost all new homes, despite internal political disagreements and concerns over economic impact.

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High Costs Hinder UK Passivhaus Adoption

Alan and Jane Hill's attempt to build a Passivhaus standard home was thwarted by high construction costs of £3,800 per sq meter, highlighting the challenges of implementing this energy-efficient standard in the UK.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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German Floor Heating: Costs, Efficiency, and Cooling Potential

In Germany, floor heating systems offer even heat distribution and potential summer cooling, but costs range widely (€30-€250/m²) depending on location and installation. Retrofitting existing buildings is expensive but may be subsidized up to 70%.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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UK's Housebuilding Spree Raises Concerns Over Environmental Standards

The UK government plans 1.5 million new homes in England, but its commitment to environmental standards is uncertain, raising concerns about energy security and the UK's net-zero goals; solar panels may be included, but the extent of energy-efficiency measures is unclear, lagging behind other Europe...

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Italy Offers Up to €200 Appliance Discount in 2025

Italy's 2025 program offers up to a €200 discount on energy-efficient appliances purchased by replacing older models, with a €50 million budget expected to cover around 300,000 purchases starting in the second quarter of 2025.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Energy Efficiency Boosts Spanish Home Prices

A study by IESE, Tinsa by Accumin, and Accumin Intelligence reveals that improving a home's energy efficiency rating by one letter increases its price by an average of 1.3% in Spain, reaching 4.8% in Cantabria; this effect is driven by energy savings and environmental considerations, and is expected...

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London Councils Utilize Carbon Offset Funding for Energy Efficiency Projects

London councils are using carbon offset funding from developers to improve energy efficiency and create renewable energy sources, with innovative examples like Islington's Bunhill heat network and Hackney's community energy fund, although some councils report insufficient funding.

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