Science Jul 08 Analysis: Does turning the A/C off when you’re not home actually save electricity? Which is more efficient: running the air conditioning all summer long without break, or turning it off during the day when you’re not there to enjoy it? Three engineers run the numbers. By Aisling Pigott, Jennifer Scheib, Kyri Baker, The Conversation
Nation Sep 09 California’s electricity demand breaks all-time record during severe heat wave Tuesday’s peak demand reached 52,061 megawatts, according to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the corporation that operates the state’s electrical grid. By Jenna Cohen
Science Dec 07 Column: Trump Tower, the skyscraper and the future of urban development Trump Tower is loaded with polished metal and stone and clad in reflective glass. Will it stand just for the questionable taste of the one percent, or could it stimulate more creative, sustainable approaches to urban development?… By Kevin D. Murphy for The Conversation
Science Jun 05 Watch Global Warming Presents New Business Opportunities As various groups push to raise awareness of the adverse effects of global warming and energy prices continue to rise, companies are advertising greener, cleaner products that may cost a little more.
May 03 President Bush’s Memo Calling for Energy Conservation By PBS News Hour The following is the text of President Bush's memo calling for energy conservation at federal facilities. Continue reading