Energy Efficiency

ChatGPT generated panoramic cartoon image of an inefficient hydrogen for energy cityscape, with hydrogen-powered cars, heaters, pipelines, and visible waste and emissions throughout the scene.

Cranky Stepdad vs Hydrogen For Energy: How To Respond To Enthusiasts

Hydrogen for energy has been the subject of extravagant claims for decades, and they keep being repeated. When you run into a hydrogen for energy enthusiast and they start saying things that make it seem as if hydrogen for energy is a slam dunk, have a look through this. Some … [continued]

ChatGPT generated panoramic image of a wind farm with AI-driven forecasting overlays

AI’s Power Hunger Grabs Attention—Its Climate Wins Deserve More

Artificial intelligence is often criticized for its energy intensity, with large-scale models like GPT-4 consuming tens of gigawatt-hours during training. However, it’s important to place this within the broader context of energy consumption and AI use case trends. I published a couple of times on demand to provide context, and … [continued]

ChatGPT & DALL-E generated panoramic image illustrates the metaphorical concept of a heat pump's significant impact compared to building efficiency, depicted through the contrast in size between a large, advanced heat pump and smaller buildings.

Want To Help The US Government Become More Productive? Increase Appliance And Building Efficiency

With climate change becoming an ever-pressing issue, the demand for building efficiency has taken on new meaning. A global emphasis on sustainability had dominated the building industry in recent years, and a green building focus seemed to be the norm for new construction. But then the Trumpsters, with Project 2025 … [continued]

Trane Heat Pump Extreme Weather Ice Test courtesy of Watkins Heating & Cooling

Terravis Energy Unveals a Heat Pump That Defies Freezing! Down to -57 Below, Shattering Existing…

It should come as no surprise that CleanTechnica admires and values the empowering, strong heat pump. For a time, put aside today’s news and smile at those who are truly working to ensure an excellent product for everyone. Where previous generations’ already exceptional performance fell a bit short, the heat … [continued]