Energy Efficiency

Purdue University engineers' outdoor air circulation system would especially benefit buildings in warm, humid climates.

Missouri University of Science and Technology researchers are using fiber optic sensors to save energy and lower costs of steel production. 

An Illinois startup's energy-efficient tankless water heaters are smart devices that can connect to the internet to allow remote access.

Researchers' design combines passive radiative cooling with solar water heating — all without requiring electricity.

Trying to see your smartphone screen in bright sunlight is not only frustrating, it uses a lot of energy. Chicago-based Azumo is developing technology to eliminate that issue. Founder and CEO Mike...

Do you ever stop to really think about what materials your home is constructed from and the environmental impact? Scientists are, and a handful believe the fungus that creates mushrooms is the...

It’s no secret that the pandemic prompted a surge in video chat use even though the technology has existed for years. If you suffer from “Zoom fatigue” like I do, you’ll probably...

National Renewable Energy Laboratory scientists devised a next-generation thermochromic window. Thermochromic items are temperature sensitive and change color when the temperature changes. The window generates electricity while reducing the need for air...

Happy Friday afternoon! We’re about midway through the summer so I hope you have some fun, safe, and socially distant plans to milk these summer days for all they’re worth. When making...

🌞 SOLAR: A Midwest collaboration has resulted in a new smart window that could generate energy while also adjusting to the user’s preferences. Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory, Northwestern University, the University of Chicago and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee contributed...