Category: Energy-Efficient Upgrades

HOUSTON (AP) — Winter weather brings with it several dangers that people must contend with to stay warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia, and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes uninhabitable. Officials and public safety experts say there are several ways people can prepare to avoid these winter… Continue reading Take these steps to protect yourself from the dangers of winter weather

Given the rapidly accelerating climate change, there is a rapid transition to renewable energy sources across the world, including in India. Solar energy is driving the transition to renewable energy in homes because it has the potential to provide almost unlimited clean energy. When solar-powered homes are automated, the resulting synergies lead to even more… Continue reading Solar Energy and Smart Homes: The Synergy of Clean Energy and Automation

Brighton and Hove City Council in southern England has received a 2.8 million pound ($3.5 million) government grant to install 500 public electric vehicle charging stations each year for the next three years. New contracts awarded in 2025 will also offer more choice and more flexible tariffs, including off-peak tariffs and access to more than… Continue reading Charged electric vehicles | Brighton and Hove UK Council will receive £2.8m to install public chargers

Many articles about smart home technology, including the ones I have written, present smart home technology with a suburban environment in mind. The articles assume a suburban home with several bedrooms, a beautiful garden and not small rooms. However, this does not apply to those who live in townhomes or condominiums. According to a post… Continue reading How to maximize small spaces with smart furniture

Similar to several years ago, 2024 was a busy year for HVAC manufacturing mergers, acquisitions and acquisitions in the HVAC contracting segment. According to a report from Capstone Partners, HVAC equipment deals increased 41.7% year-over-year. The M&A list in 2024 reads like a who's who of HVAC stars: Experts agree that while there are many… Continue reading 4 Reasons HVAC Manufacturer Sales Will Boom in 2024

Samsung Electronics announced its latest innovation in smart home technology, the “AI Home” product line, debuting at CES 2025. The new line emphasizes seamless integration of home appliances through advanced AI and connectivity features, managed primarily through the SmartThings platform. The “AI Home” concept allows users to control all connected home appliances through one interface… Continue reading Samsung unveils AI home products at CES

The city of Ann Arbor, home of the University of Michigan, is now offering residents financial incentives for switching to clean energy, MLive reported. The plan, which has been under consideration since 2022, was recently approved thanks to a unanimous vote in the City Council. Incentives range from $100 to $3,500 in rebates and can… Continue reading The government is giving homeowners in this region $3,500 for high-tech home renovations – here's how to maximize the savings

Jan De Nul will install the cables that transport the renewable energy of France's first commercial floating wind farms from the offshore substation to land. Together with Hellenic Cables, Jan De Nul is responsible for the design, manufacture, installation and protection of three 225 kV high voltage alternating current (HVAC) cable systems, which together span… Continue reading Jan De Nul will install cables to connect future floating wind farms off the coast of southern Brittany in France

Pending home sales rose 2.2% in November, marking the peak The fourth consecutive month of growth and the highest level since February 2023, according to a report released Monday by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The Midwest, South and West saw increases in transactions compared to the previous month, while the Northeast declined. Year-over-year,… Continue reading Pending home sales rose 2.2% in November as consumers adjust their mortgage rate expectations – RISMedia

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday that the Azerbaijani plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people, was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally. Aliyev told Azerbaijani state television that the plane was struck from the ground over Russia and rendered uncontrollable by electronic warfare. He accused Russia of trying to “cover… Continue reading A look at the plane crash in Kazakhstan that Azerbaijan says was caused by Russia