Thousands of buildings across the United States are staying cool with the help of cutting-edge batteries made from one of the world’s simplest materials: ice. When electricity is cheap, the ...

Then, during the day, when the price is high, the building is cooled with the previous night's ice instead of using expensive electricity. Trane says that this system can lower cooling costs by up ...

A European research group has conducted a study on the performance of a hybrid PV-powered heat pump (HP) and district heating (DH) system in a multi-apartment building. It was simulated via TRNSYS ...

In a separate initiative, BC Hydro is offering an additional $2,500 non-income-tested rebate to condo owners and apartment tenants on high-performance heat pumps and a $1,000 rebate on heat pump ...

Drawing inspiration from the venous ears of jackrabbits and elephants, Drexel University researchers have come up with a new ...

It's a new biodegradable building material that mimics elephant skin and can keep buildings cool without relying on air conditioning or electricity.

The B.C. government is rolling out a new rebate of up to $5,000 for the installation of heat pumps in condo and apartment units.