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SUMMER COOLING ENERGY SAVINGS
A simple layer of aluminum foil beneath a roof can cut summer heat entering homes by up to 53%, researchers foundAttic heat gain significantly impacts home cooling costs during summer months. A thin layer of reflective aluminum foil can reduce this hea...- 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%Dark rooftops absorb sunlight, increasing home temperatures significantly. Reflective cool roofs bounce sunlight back, reducing cooling ene...
- 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...
- France powers down nuclear reactors over heatwaveFrance's main energy provider shut down three nuclear reactors. Eight other reactors are operating at reduced power due to extreme heat. Th...
- Not a risk worth taking: Solar geoengineering could put India's monsoon at riskGlobal heatwaves prompt discussions on solar radiation modification technologies. This approach involves significant logistical challenges ...
- New York City Heatwave Alert: Mayor Zohran Mamdani shares AC setting to stay cool as extreme heat grips the cityNew York City is experiencing extreme heatwave conditions, prompting officials to urge conservation. Residents are advised to set air condi...
- These windows keep homes cool by 5°C: Scientists develop special glass that reduces AC use and electricity billsNew transparent cooling technologies are being developed for windows. These advanced coatings reflect unwanted solar heat while allowing in...
- Scorching summer puts ACs in the driver's seat for Q1 consumer durables sales: ReportThe consumer durable sector anticipates a robust first quarter in fiscal year 2026-2027. Strong summer demand and a favorable base are expe...
- EL Nino to hit India's energy system harder than anywhere else in world: CREA reportIndia's energy system faces a significant El Nino impact, with reduced renewable power generation and increased demand for air conditioning...
- Experts urge caution as demand grows for AC in heatwave-hit UKLondoner Zainab Hussain once saw air conditioning as a luxury in Britain. However, after sweltering at night through the second heatwave of...
- Millions leave this thermostat setting on by mistake; HVAC experts say it could be raising your power billYour thermostat's "Fan" setting can significantly impact your electricity bill. Running it on "On" continuously uses unnecessary energy and...
- Could this $5 frozen dog bowl DIY be the smartest summer trick every pet parent needs to keep dogs cool and happy?As extreme summer heat pushes more U.S. pet owners indoors, the frozen dog bowl DIY is emerging as one of the smartest dog cooling ideas of...
- Food inflation shaped household choices; long-term growth potential intact: Nestle chairmanNestle India's Chairman highlighted how food inflation reshaped consumer choices, impacting pack sizes and purchase habits in FY26. Despite...
- Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...
- In Graphics: Europe searches for ACs in soaring heatEurope’s severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ranging from socio-c...
- For or against air conditioning? EU won't pick sidesThe EU refused to be drawn into a heating political debate on the merits of air conditioning Monday, saying it was not for Brussels to micr...
- 3 steps to cool your bedroom without AC, and all you need is a towelStruggling with summer heat and a broken AC? A simple trick involving a damp towel and cold water can significantly cool your bedroom. This...
- Europe heatwave: Indian couple in Paris wait 90 minutes to buy a ‘luxury’ fan, say people are fighting to get oneEurope heatwave: An Indian couple in Paris waited 90 minutes to buy a fan as extreme temperatures hit Europe, disrupting transport, infrast...
- Before you buy an AC: 7 ways to keep your room cooler with just a table fanMost of us point the fan straight at our face and hope for the best. But how you position it, what you place near it, and when you run it m...
- Growing heat needs affordable coolingAs record-breaking heatwaves sweep across Europe and Asia, the spotlight is cast on the urgent necessity for innovative cooling strategies ...
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