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REDUCING ENERGY COSTS
A simple layer of aluminum foil beneath a roof can cut summer heat entering homes by up to 53%, researchers found- Most people never think about roof color, but Berkeley Lab found swapping a dark roof for a reflective "cool roof" cuts a building's annual air-conditioning energy use by 5–20%
- Scientists copy honeybees' technique! How nature's engineering secret helped create solar panels that are nearly 50% lighter than conventional designs
- 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...13 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- New power policy draft may reach Cabinet in AugustThe power ministry plans cabinet approval for a new electricity policy next month. This policy aims for higher per capita electricity consu...13 Jul, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
- A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world’s atomic shiftBangladesh's first nuclear power plant is nearing completion on the Padma river banks. This facility will supply a substantial portion of t...12 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
- Rs 1 lakh crore risk: Oil Ministry plays cost card to defend E20Defending its policy, the government warned of the risk of stranding massive investments made in ethanol infrastructure over the past few y...11 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
- Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the GulfGeopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its s...11 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
- Bankruptcy boom: Businesses going broke in Europe's biggest economyGermany faces a widespread corporate insolvency crisis impacting numerous sectors. High energy costs and industrial decline are major contr...10 Jul, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
- E20 petrol may cut mileage by 3-5% in some vehicles, but benefits outweigh impact: Oil MinistryThe government acknowledges E20 fuel's minor fuel economy reduction. This impact is outweighed by benefits like better engine performance a...10 Jul, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Global Market: Geopolitical risks return to centre stage for ECB as inflation fears resurfaceFresh US-Iran hostilities have pushed the European Central Bank back to its inflation fight. Rising energy prices now threaten to reignite ...10 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- Adani, France's Dioxycle partner to develop low-carbon chemicals in IndiaAdani Enterprises and Dioxycle will pilot formic acid production using captured carbon. This new venture aims to convert emissions into ind...10 Jul, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- E20 costs more at current crude prices, but saves forex, boosts farmers' income, reduce oil dependence: GovtEthanol blending shields Indian consumers from volatile global oil prices. This program reduces dependence on imported crude oil significan...10 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- World Bank Group commits $890 million to promote solar rooftop project in IndiaThe World Bank committed USD 890 million for India's solar rooftop initiative. This funding aims to bring clean energy to millions of homes...10 Jul, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
- Neo Performance Materials looks at India for rare earth magnet manufacturingThe Toronto-based company is a leading critical materials company specialising in rare-earth processing. It is among the world's leading no...10 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- High tomato, LPG costs keep household meal bills elevated: ReportHousehold food expenses face continued pressure from elevated tomato and cooking gas prices. Vegetable oil costs also contribute to the ris...08 Jul, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
- Himadri-backed Sicona secures AUD 45 million ARENA funding for battery technologySicona Battery Technologies secured significant funding for its advanced battery materials. This investment will build a commercial-scale d...07 Jul, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
- Global Market: Britain's bond market poses early fiscal test for Andy BurnhamBritain's government bond market is expected to be a key test for Andy Burnham's economic credibility as investors scrutinise his commitmen...07 Jul, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- Global oil market weathers Iran war shock, but reserve depletion raises future price risksThe global oil market absorbed record supply disruptions during the Iran conflict without triggering a prolonged price shock. But analysts ...07 Jul, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
- 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, ...07 Jul, 2026, 01.28 AM IST
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