UK heat pump grant applications reach 8,150 after oil switch top-up
British households filed 8,150 applications for a heat pump grant in July 2026, the highest monthly total since the Boiler...
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FERC approves SPP plan to use topology optimization software against grid congestion
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on 19 August 2026 approved tariff revisions allowing the Southwest Power Pool to reconfigure its...
Reservoir raises $8 million for a predictive heat pump water heater
Reservoir, a Massachusetts startup building a heat pump water heater that predicts household hot water demand, raised $8 million in...
Schneider Electric and BRPL deploy India’s first SF6-free smart grid pilot in Delhi
Schneider Electric has partnered with BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) to deploy what the companies describe as India's first RM...
New Jersey approves energy efficiency plan, opens Virtual Power Plant proposal to public
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) approved a one-year energy efficiency transition plan on July 15, 2026, projecting...
Home Heat Pumps, Explained: How They Work, What They Cost, and Where Sales Grew in 2024-2025
A heat pump is a heating and cooling system that moves heat rather than generating it by combustion, using electricity...
Australia awards AU$30 million to 14 grid-enhancing technology projects
Australia's Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) announced on July 22, 2026 that it would allocate...
Electric field raises heat conduction in a ceramic by nearly 300%, ORNL study finds
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have shown a way of controlling heat with...
New York opens $24 million for grid-enhancing technologies
New York State has made $24 million available for grid-enhancing technologies, tools that raise the capacity and efficiency of existing...
Rising heat and humidity are eroding data centre free cooling, study finds
Climate change is quietly raising the cost of data centre cooling. A study published in "Scientific Reports" and led by...
IIASA study finds demand-side climate action improves quality of life
Demand-side climate action improves quality of life across a wider range of measures than supply-side alternatives that cut the same...
EU household energy use fell for a third year in a row, Eurostat reports
EU household energy use fell for a third consecutive year in 2024, according to data published by Eurostat on June...
How to Counter Planned Obsolescence: Practical Fixes for Consumers, Brands & Governments
Planned obsolescence is a pervasive business strategy where products are designed with a limited lifespan, compelling consumers to replace them...
Making Sustainability Affordable: Government Strategies to Support Low-Budget Households
Balancing sustainability with economic constraints is a huge challenge, especially for low-budget households. While sustainable products and practices often have...
How can 3D Printing Construction offer Sustainable Housing?
3D printing construction, also known as additive manufacturing, is revolutionizing the construction industry. This innovative technology involves creating three-dimensional objects...
Sustainable Development Projects – How to Measure Their Success?
Tracking progress and measuring outcomes are essential to achieving success in sustainable development projects. By defining clear metrics and key...
How Can Hotels Really Embrace True Sustainability?
In today’s hospitality industry, sustainability is no longer a trend but a critical priority. As environmental concerns grow, travelers increasingly...
Energy Auditing for Homes: Efficiency and Cost Savings
In our series on 59 Sustainable Development Ideas for Students, today we talk about how an energy audit can do wonders for...
Is Sustainability Really Too Expensive? Find out now
In our series of debunking sustainability myths, today we tackle the myth that sustainability would be too expensive. Despite growing...
15 Sustainability Myths Debunked Now
Sustainability is a pressing global challenge, but despite growing awareness, it’s surrounded by myths and misconceptions that hinder meaningful progress....
100 Powerful AI Solutions Driving Sustainability Across Industries in 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and one of the most promising applications of AI solutions lies...
What Sustainability Indicators Exist Now and Should be Used?
Sustainability indicators are key tools for measuring the balance between economic growth, environmental health, and social well-being. They help businesses,...
Solar Lighting Solutions are a Sustainable Solution in Poor and Developed Countries
Solar lighting solutions, like solar bottle bulbs and solar tube skylights, are used in both poor and developed countries, offering...
How to Revolutionize Solar Panel Use and Secure Community Funding
Solar panel energy has emerged as a powerful alternative to fossil fuels. Recent innovations in solar panel technology combined with...
How Are Biomimetic Materials Revolutionizing Sustainability in the Chemical Industry?
Biomimetic materials represent a cutting-edge fusion of biology and engineering, where the principles and mechanisms found in nature inspire innovative...
5 Pollution Hotspots in Europe during Summer
As temperatures climb and the sun blazes down, beaches become the ultimate escape for those seeking relief by the sea....
Sustainable Connectivity: World Mobile’s Mission to Connect the Unconnected
(Images by World Mobile) The push towards sustainability in today’s interconnected world has never been more critical. Industries across the...
What does the European Union’s “Fit for 55” package include?
The 'fit for 55' package, launched in July and December 2021, aims to achieve the European Climate Law goals: climate...
Earth Air Tunnels, a Sustainable and Healthy Solution?
Today we talk about a passive cooling/heating system which is less used, but which has some interesting advantages: Earth Wind...
What is the Status of Carbon Emissions in China, the USA, and Europe?
(Photo by Jas Min on Unsplash) With the global community grappling with the escalating climate crisis, understanding the status of...
