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In 2006, a record-breaking heatwave pushed New England's power grid to its limit. A decision made years later is now saving people up to $149 million during extreme summer heatNew England's electricity grid faced challenges during a 2006 heatwave and investments in rooftop solar panels began around 2008 to 2010. T...
Sunlight slowly damages solar panels; researchers think they have found a natural shield - a red onionSolar power is growing fast across the US, but scientists say one hidden part of today's solar technology still depends on petroleum-based ...
Before turning your AC lower, try these 7 cooling tricks, including using a fanKeeping your air conditioner running efficiently involves simple maintenance tasks. Regularly cleaning or replacing your air filter ensures...
India to build Phase-II strategic oil reserves at Rs 14,527 cr under PPP modelIndia plans a second phase for its strategic petroleum reserves. This expansion will add 6.5 million tonnes of crude oil storage. Two new f...
Coal remains backbone of India's power supply despite renewable push, govt tells ParliamentCoal plants supplied nearly seventy percent of India's electricity during summer months. These plants generated seventy-five percent of tot...
India's data centre sector poised for growth, but land, power access issues remain: ReportIndia's data centre sector is set for significant expansion as rising artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, cloud computing and enterprise...
India's installed solar capacity rises 57-fold since 2014 to 162.15 GW, Government tells ParliamentIndia's solar power capacity has expanded significantly to 162.15 GW by June 2026. This growth places India as the world's third-largest na...
The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a cityA plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals t...
Andhra implements Rs 20,884-cr irrigation works to strengthen Rayalaseema's water security: CMAndhra Pradesh is investing Rs 20,884 crore in irrigation projects across Rayalaseema. These initiatives aim to enhance water security and ...
Alpine Texworld shares list flat at IPO price of Rs 105 on BSE, NSEAlpine Texworld shares debuted flat on Tuesday at their IPO price of Rs 105. The company plans to use Rs 126.25 crore raised from the IPO f...
VA Tech Wabag shares rise 4% after securing major Bengaluru wastewater treatment orderVA Tech Wabag shares rose after announcing a significant order from BWSSB. The company will develop two energy-efficient wastewater treatme...
Government proposes mandatory energy ratings for large buildings above 20,000 sq metresMandatory energy performance ratings are set to be introduced for sizable commercial buildings over 20,000 square metres in India. This piv...
A $5 trillion idea to save energy is hiding in plain sightEnergy efficiency offers a simple, effective solution to rising global energy demands. This approach can create trillions in economic value...
JSW MG Motor launches MG ADAPT, India's first multi-NEV platformJSW MG Motor India has unveiled its new MG ADAPT platform for future vehicles. This innovative architecture supports electric, hybrid, and ...
Govt proposes tighter fuel efficiency norms for cars under CAFE III from FY28New fuel efficiency norms for passenger vehicles are proposed by the Power Ministry. These stricter Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency III r...
India proposes CAFE-III norms to tighten fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehiclesNew fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles are proposed by the Ministry of Power. These Corporate Average Fuel Economy-III norms wil...
Tata Motors flags concerns on CAFE II credit proposalTata Motors has raised concerns regarding the government's proposed direct credit sales by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The automaker b...
Tata Motors PV flags concern over proposed direct credit buys from BEE in CAFE II shiftsTata Motors has voiced concerns regarding a government proposal on CAFE II compliance credits. The company believes allowing direct credit ...
Millions of Americans seal leaky air ducts with duct tape, but Berkeley Lab tested dozens of sealants and found duct tape was the only one that failed “reliably and often catastrophically,” while foil tape and mastic heldScientists tested sealants and found duct tape fails quickly. Cloth-backed duct tape deteriorated within days under extreme temperature cyc...
Auto companies may soon get to trade BEE credits for easier fuel-efficiency complianceThe power ministry has introduced a new credit trading system aimed at Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency standards. Under this initiative, ...