Can a Smart Controller Make an Old Water Heater More Efficient? – GreenBuildingAdvisor

Product Guide Aftermarket controllers promise remote control, energy tracking, and smarter scheduling for ordinary electric water heaters. I installed one on my own aging water heater to see how well the technology works By Randy Williams | July 10, 2026 Many seasonal homes and cabins sit empty for days or weeks at a time, yet […]

How Data Centers and AI are Impacting Communities’ Utility Bills and Air Quality The explosive expansion of generative AI is driving massive electricity consumption, prompting utility companies to delay fossil fuel plant retirements and pass infrastructure costs onto regional ratepayers. By Abbe Ramanan June 26, 2026 Data centers — large buildings filled with computer servers, […]

Intermodal Shifts and Retail Consolidation De-Carbonize Logistics Freight Leveraging 3PL orchestration, intermodal rail conversions and weigh-station bypass software allow shippers to slash transport emissions while boosting margins. By Dutch Fry June 09, 2026 Shaping a more sustainable supply chain doesn’t just benefit the earth; it also streamlines logistics, maximizes efficiency and cuts costs in the […]

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Hi All, New member here.  First a little background on myself.  I have been an HVAC contractor all my life so going on 35+ years now.   I run an honest heating and cooling calculation on all my project to size my equipment.  Recently I have been running into insulation contractors spraying about 6″ of open […]

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