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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 yearsThe Empire State Building underwent a significant renovation focusing on its windows. This project involved rebuilding existing windows ins...
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 CO2Lovell FHCC lighting project remains a useful example of how sustainability goals can produce measurable results when they are connected to...
Railways speeds up shift towards engines run on battery, green fuelIndia is transitioning from diesel-powered locomotives, emphasizing the adoption of battery-operated and alternative fuel trains for shorte...
Lights, Solar, Action: How a Mira Road society slashed electricty bill by 65% - from Rs 52,000 monthly to Rs 18,000Nav Yuwan Housing Society in Mira Road cut electricity bills significantly. They partnered with Aga Khan Agency for Habitat for a green ret...
Back to the future: How an electric safari is changing the wild rideSahil Baig's electric Gypsy in Tadoba highlights retrofitting's potential in India's electrification. Globally, the retrofitting market is ...
From Costly to Cost-Effective: BOOTES’ Blueprint for Smarter Net-Zero Infrastructure
Indian JV emerges as sole contender for $5 billion India submarine dealThyssenKrupp and its Indian partner, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, have successfully cleared trials for building six advanced conventional...
Why NASA planes will chase the April 8 solar eclipse, from an altitude of 50,000 feetOn April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will occur over parts of North America, providing a unique research opportunity to study the Sun an...
CIL has begun process of retrofitting Liquefied Natural Gas kits in dumpers: GovtThe statement assumes significance in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stating that India will reach its net zero carbon ...
Coal India starts pilot project to replace diesel with LNG in dumpers"In a big push to reduce its carbon footprint, national miner Coal India Ltd (CIL) has initiated the process of retrofitting Liquefied Natu...
Railways invites bids for hydrogen fuel-based tech for trains"The retrofitting of diesel-powered DEMU and converting it into hydrogen fuel-powered train set will not only save the cost to the tune of ...
Coal India to use drones for measuring production at new minesAt present, quantity of top soil removed by contractors from coal seams and coal produced by each pit are measured with ground mounted or h...
IIT KGP students develop new electric vehicleThe team is led by Prof. Vikranth Racherla from Department of Mechanical Engineering of the institute.
Dagen H: Left-hand drive project cost Sweden $69 mn in 1967The entire project is equivalent to $283.6 million today.
India inks Rs 262-crore deal with ThyssenKrupp Marine SystemsThe retrofitting of the new weapon suite will be carried out on INS Shankush and INS Shalki at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
NASA tests shape-changing wing for gen-next aircraftNASA has successfully completed initial flight tests of a new shape-changing wing technology that can save millions of dollars annually in ...
Work to begin on 20-30 smart cities this year: These features may help your city become 'smart'Under the retrofitting scheme, a city can undertake an area of minimum 500 acres and can implement the scheme in three years.
NASA tests aircraft with shape shifting wingsA variable geometry airfoil system was developed that can be retrofitted to existing airplane wings or integrated into brand new airframes.
- Alstom to soon launch eco-friendly products, services
Alstom, a global leader in power generation and rail infrastructure, will soon launch several environment-friendly products and services ai...
- Delhi to have 100 energy efficient buildings in three years
The national capital will have at least 100 'green buildings' in next three years with Delhi Government inking a pact with The Energy Resea...