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In 2009, the Empire State Building rebuilt 6,500 windows on site rather than replacing them, cutting energy use by 38% and paying for itself in three years- In 2011, Lovell FHCC joined a green federal challenge with 3 focus areas. 3 years later, LED retrofits cut electricity 15%, saving $500,000 and 7.4 million pounds of CO2
- In 2009, the U.S. Air Force put 525,000 computers under ENERGY STAR power controls, replacing wasteful always-on use with sleep settings and targeting $15 million in annual savings
- In 2003, Fort Lewis trained 25 public works staff to improve building energy use. 2 years later, the base had achieved 20-30% greater efficiency than the ASHRAE standardFort Lewis Army Base used staff training, equipment upgrades, renovation projects, and improved operating practices to strengthen building ...03 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- Horoscope Today, September 3, 2026: Major Career, Love and Money Shifts for Aries, Taurus, Gemini and Other Zodiac SignsAccording to the traditional Vedic astrological interpretation for Thursday, September 3, 2026, the day represents an important progression...02 Sep, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
- In 2011, GSA’s Chicago Federal Center joined the green challenge with 6,700 workers. 1 year later, an HVAC overhaul cut natural gas use 25% and saved $140,000 that yearThe Chicago Federal Center found a practical way to reduce energy use. GSA upgraded its HVAC system across the large federal complex. The c...02 Sep, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- Global Market: Data centre boom fuels demand for power, cooling equipment suppliersThe global AI data centre boom is creating fresh opportunities for power and cooling equipment suppliers as developers race to overcome inf...02 Sep, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
- In 2006, Portland converted 45,000 streetlights to LEDs. 20 years later, its streetlights and signals use 66% less energy and save the city $1.5 million every yearTwo decades after 2006, Portland’s lighting story offers a useful lesson for cities considering their own energy transitions. The important...01 Sep, 2026, 03.32 AM IST
- In a 2025 study, researchers fired clay bricks with 10% eggshell powder; thermal conductivity was 50% lower than in untreated bricksInnovators are integrating eggshell waste into fired clay bricks, effectively reducing heat transfer in building structures. By using a 10%...31 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
- In 2020, researchers tested a self-moistening hydrogel mat under solar panels; it cooled them by at least 10°C and boosted output by up to 19%New research introduces a cooling gel for solar panels. This gel absorbs moisture at night and releases it as vapor during the day. The coo...29 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Bajaj Finance, L&T Finance poised to benefit as NBFC earnings recovery broadens: Siddhartha KhemkaIndia’s NBFC sector is showing signs of a broad-based cyclical recovery, with FY27 first-quarter results pointing to stronger loan growth, ...29 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- In 2019, UT Austin and Lockheed Martin developed a hydrogel system producing 12 times more water than commercial solar stills. 7 years later, its 3.6 L/h/m² rate remains a striking benchmark in solar purificationSeven years after the original 2019 report, the reported 3.6 liters per hour per square meter remains an interesting benchmark for understa...29 Aug, 2026, 04.31 AM IST
- From food waste to water: A new research shows how new biomass hydrogels could help turning discarded food and agricultural waste into a source of atmospheric water for irrigation and sustainable farmingResearchers developed new hydrogels from natural materials to capture atmospheric moisture. These innovative materials can absorb water vap...28 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- NBFCs enter new cyclical recovery, PAT seen rising 24% in FY27: Motilal OswalNon-banking financial companies are entering a new cyclical recovery phase. Loan growth and asset quality improvements are expected to driv...28 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
- NTPC plans to treble capacity to 244GW by 2037, invest ₹16.86 lakh croreNTPC plans to nearly triple its power generation capacity by 2037. The company will invest significantly in renewable and nuclear power exp...28 Aug, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
- Milkfood bets on premium dairy, plans Rs 20 crore Patiala investmentThe Company says it combines premium product expansion with Patiala capacity enhancement, energy-efficiency initiatives, and focus on opera...27 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Australia used concentrated sunlight to split water directly into hydrogen without an electrolyzer; SunHydrogen’s coaster-sized module hit 10.8%, while its 1,200-cm² version reached 9%SunHydrogen and Australia’s Sparc Hydrogen are cutting out traditional electrolyzers to make green hydrogen. By placing semiconductor absor...26 Aug, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
- In 2017, CU Boulder engineers turned glass microspheres into a 50-microliter film; 10 to 20 square meters of it could help cool a family-sized houseA team of researchers has developed a groundbreaking thin film that cools surfaces without the need for electricity or water. By employing ...26 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- August Energy, Energeia partner to create $100 million energy-efficiency platform in IndiaAugust Energy and Energeia launch a $100 million platform for Indian businesses. This initiative focuses on decarbonisation without upfront...26 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
- In 2009, scientists began with a 3.8% perovskite solar cell. 17 years later, LONGi's silicon-perovskite tandem set a 35.5% world recordSolar cell efficiency has dramatically increased from 3.8% in 2009 to 35.5% today. This new crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem cell was ...24 Aug, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
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