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IMPACT OF INSULATION ON ENERGY BILLS
Washington upgraded 7,474 low-income homes with insulation and repairs that stopped heat from escaping; households saved about $189 a year- In 2017, Iowa upgraded 1,200 low-income homes; 80% got attic insulation, 64% got new heating equipment, and families saved $290 a year
- In New Mexico, 10,388 homes received free weatherization upgrades; the program reports 27% lower energy use and $210-$250 in annual utility savings
- India must not let energy security become a US trade ‘weapon’, warns GTRIAccording to a warning from a US think tank, Indian goods could face tariffs as high as 100%. This move may compel India to significantly l...17 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
- The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It's not enough to help the planet, yetGlobal clean energy adoption is increasing due to the war against Iran. However, this shift is not yet sufficient to combat climate change ...17 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- In Silicon Valley, AI data center boom meets local resistanceIn Silicon Valley's biggest city, residents and environmental groups are organizing against a wave of proposed data center projects that of...17 Sep, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- India vows to protect energy security as US Russia bill opens door to 100% tariffsIndia is closely watching a US bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy. With Russia accounting for 3...17 Sep, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- India's $40.8 billion Russian crude imports put it in Trump's 100% tariff line of fireThe US is considering imposing tariffs on significant purchasers of Russian energy, which puts India's considerable imports of Russian crud...16 Sep, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- A New York program weatherized 40 homes for low-income families; SCCAP reported $38,148 in energy savings and 8,348 gallons of fuel savedOlder housing infrastructure continues to put a strain on low-income families, leading to substantial energy costs. In response, a program ...16 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- EnergyFIT Philly upgraded 70+ low-income homes with white heat-reflecting roofs and other repairs; the case study reported household energy savings of $500-$3,500 a yearThe EnergyFIT program in Philadelphia has transformed over seventy low-income residences, providing homeowners with savings of up to three ...16 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- Philadelphia installed white roofs on about 340 low-income seniors’ homes from 2001–2003; ceiling temperatures fell 4–5°F, and air-conditioning electricity use fell by 560 kWh per yearIn Philadelphia, the initiative to paint roofs white resulted in a remarkable decrease in home temperatures and energy consumption. This co...16 Sep, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
- How the great gas crisis of 2030 will play outA speculative scenario set in October 2030 imagines a third global natural gas crisis in eight years, as faltering US shale output, extreme...16 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- Austin weatherized 625 homes for low-income customers in 2021; Austin Energy estimated 687.5 MWh of annual savings after insulation, sealing and AC workAustin Energy's weatherization initiative has made a notable impact on energy efficiency within low-income households. By providing no-cost...13 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Commodity Talk | Gold isn't the only story: Why copper, energy and other commodities are gaining portfolio relevance, says Dr. Joseph ThomasGold remains the traditional hedge against inflation and uncertainty, but the opportunity set is becoming much broader. Copper, for instanc...11 Sep, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
- In Tucson, a 28,000-square-foot city roof got a white elastomeric coating; cooling energy fell 50–65%, saving over 400 million Btu and nearly $4,000 a yearCool roof coatings present an easy and efficient method to lower cooling bills during hot summer days. A Tucson city building illustrated i...09 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Chicago planted a 20,300-square-foot green roof on City Hall; EPA says its surface can be about 100°F cooler than nearby conventional roofs and saves nearly $5,000 in energy each yearChicago's City Hall green roof demonstrates substantial cooling and energy savings. This innovative rooftop garden reduces surface temperat...09 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- A Fresno home replaced dark asphalt shingles with reflective concrete roof tiles; a Lawrence Berkeley study reported 26% lower annual cooling energy use and 37% lower peak-hour demandA recent study in Fresno demonstrated that reflective roofs could lower cooling energy consumption by an impressive twenty-six percent. Hom...08 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Siemens Energy India advances cleaner high-voltage grid infrastructure with its Blue portfolioSiemens Energy India has commissioned its first 145 kV sulfur hexafluoride-free circuit breaker in Goa, introducing its Blue high-voltage t...07 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- Government's Rs 37,500-cr coal gasification scheme fails to attract bidsNo applications were submitted for the Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification incentive scheme. The September 7 deadline passed without any priv...04 Sep, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- In 2007, Oak Ridge built a roof with phase-change material between foil layers; attic temperatures fell about 22°F, with utility savings estimated at 8%Developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, innovative attic technology utilizing phase change materials has proven to lower attic temperat...04 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
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