AC induction motors are widely used in industrial applications due to their reliability and low maintenance needs. Comprised of a stator and rotor, these motors convert electrical energy into ...

There are roof shapes and ratios that maximize heat retainment and energy efficiency and, interestingly, ancient Italian architects and builders seemed to know it, too. While serving as a visiting ...

Researchers have discovered a new method by which a catalyst can be used to selectively burn one molecule in a mixture of hydrocarbons -- compounds made of hydrogen and carbon atoms. For the first ...

Despite being riddled with impurities and defects, solution-processed lead-halide perovskites are surprisingly efficient at converting solar energy into electricity. Their efficiency is approaching ...

SMEs face unprecedented challenges with rising energy costs and reliability issues, pushing energy efficiency from an option to a necessity. Energy efficiency transcends cost savings, fostering ...

Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

How can energy-efficient light bulbs, bricks, and buildings cut costs and improve energy security? In this episode of The Development Podcast, we discover that energy efficiency doesn’t just save ...

Solar panels in the backyard of a Houston home. After University of Texas research scientist Joshua Rhodes installed an energy efficient heat pump in his Austin home, as part of a remodel, he saw his ...

Home energy systems are fantastic add-ons to your house. In the long run, they can help you save on utility bills, but they're not perfect. That's because no system is 100% efficient. The reality of ...

Matt Johnson, left, an HVAC technician, and Ben Sevigny, a thermal installer, both with ReVision Energy, a New England company specializing in solar energy and electric heat pump installations, work ...